Copyright
Currently, life of the author+70 years or 95 years after publication
Public Domain
Up-front payment to songwriter from publisher of some of the expected royalties.
Advance
Music played in a public space.
Muzak (Transcription License)
Memorable melodic and/or lyrical phrase.
Hook
Warner, Sony, and Universal
The Big Three (Record Labels)
Any work done for an employer that gives full copyright to the company
Work Made for Hire (WMFH)
Label doesn't start paying royalties to artist until making back money paid up-front.
Recoup
The right to use music in such a way that it is timed to synchronize with, or relate to, moving images in video content.
Sync (Synchronization) License
Music manuscript containing a song’s melody, text, and chord symbols.
Lead Sheet
Conservation law to protect animals and wildlife
The Lacey Act
A work based on one or more preexisting works, resulting in a new musical arrangement
Derivative Work
Multiple song-writers, often with different publishers.
Split Ownership
ASCAP, SESAC, BMI, and GMR
Performing Rights Organizations
Musical phrase in a song following the chorus, sometimes called “release” or “B phrase.”
Bridge
Carry a wide variety of inventory; Guitar Center, Sweetwater, etc.
Full-Line Music Stores
Its four components are Purpose, Nature, Amount, and Effect
The Fair Use Doctrine
A promise to complete a task during the term of a contract based on truths at time of signing.
Warrant
Permission granted by a copyright owner or administrator to publicly perform the copyrighted work in exchange for a fee.
Performance License
Recording that can be given to prospective labels and clients via CD or link to a streaming platform like Soundcloud.
Demo
Smaller shops dealing with instruments like drums and guitars (and amps), and equipment such as recording gear
Combo Stores
Law under which Takedown Notices are usually sent out
Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Obligation to cover financial losses or damages from any plagiarism or copyright infringement lawsuits that may occur.
Indemnification
Licenses needed to Sample and Remix.
Mechanical License (for composition) and Master Use License (for Recording)
Name any historical song form. (Daily Double)
32-Bar Form, Simple Verse, Verse-Refrain, etc.
The delivery of digital content to an end user in a continuous flow over a communications network
Streaming