Music Publishing

/ˈmjuːzɪk ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal and commercial process of managing copyrights of musical compositions, including licensing, royalty collection, and rights enforcement.
    The company's music publishing division ensures composers receive royalties when their songs are used.

Forms

  • music publishing

Commentary

Music publishing focuses on the copyrights of compositions rather than sound recordings, often involving mechanical, synchronization, and performance licenses.

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