Copyright Basics
Compulsory
Mechanical
Performance
Synch
100
PA
What is the copyright for a song?
100
The license allowing anyone to make a cover of a song without permission from the PA owner.
What is a mechanical compulsory license?
100
The license to use a song for phonorecords.
What is a mechanical license?
100
Income derived from radio, television, nightclubs, gyms, concert halls, and another public facility.
What is performance income?
100
Timing music to a visual image.
What is synchronization?
200
SR
What is the copyright for a recording?
200
9.1 cents or 1.75 cents per minute
What is the statutory rate?
200
The royalty payable to the publisher or owner of the song for a mechanical license.
What is a mechanical royalty?
200
ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC
Who are the PROs?
200
The producers or production company
Who needs a synchronization license?
300
A limited duration monopoly
What is a copyright?
300
The right meaning recorded and distributed to the public.
What is first use?
300
A third party agency who will issue mechanical licenses on behalf of the publisher and songwriter.
What is the Harry Fox Agency?
300
A license for an entire repertoire, instead of licensing on a song by song basis.
What is a blanket license?
300
The usage of a song as it appears within the film.
What is in context?
400
Reproduction, distribution, performance, derivative works, and display publicly
What are the Five Rights?
400
Notice to Obtain a Compulsory license, can not add additional parts to the song, must maintain the melodic character of the song, etc.
What is the regulations involving mechanical compulsory licenses?
400
The desire to obtain licensing while paying less than the statutory rate.
What is reduced rate licensing?
400
A license for public performers who use little or no music, who have special agendas or needs.
What is a per-program license?
400
A worldwide license for the duration of the life of the copyright, covering usage in the linear film in theaters, television, home video devices, and in-context advertising.
What is a broad rights license?
500
1909, 1976, and 1998
What are the dates of the three main copyright acts?
500
A list created by a film or TV producer detailing the name of the production and all the music appearing in it.
What is a cue sheet?
500
The broadcasting company who may use any work that have been publicly distributed without permission from the owner.
Who is PBS?
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