MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Broadcast Mechanical

In some countries, primarily in Europe, a mechanical royalty is earned when a music recording is broadcast on television or radio, to be collected by collective management organizations or mechanical rights organizations.

Related Terms:

• Mechanical Rights
• Mechanical Rights Organization (MRO)
• Collective Management Organization (CMO)
• Sound Recording

Related Articles:

• What are Mechanical Royalties?

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