Music Licensing
/ˈmjuːzɪk ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which rights holders authorize others to use their music under specified terms.
The company secured music licensing to legally stream songs on its platform.
- (n.) The contract granting permission to use copyrighted musical works or sound recordings.
They negotiated a music licensing agreement for the commercial advertisement.
Forms
- music licensing
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Commentary
Music licensing involves multiple types of rights and often requires distinct permissions depending on use, e.g., public performance versus mechanical reproduction.
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