Sound Recording
/ˈsaʊnd rɪˌkɔːrdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A fixation of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds, from which the sounds can be perceived, reproduced, or communicated.
The copyright protects the sound recording independently of the musical composition.
Forms
- sound recording
- sound recordings
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Commentary
In legal contexts, sound recordings are protected separately from underlying musical works or performances; clarifying this distinction is key in drafting rights agreements.
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