Composition (Underlying Composition)

The intellectual content of a musical work: the musical content and any accompanying lyrics. This does not refer to the actual recording of a musical work.

Related Terms:

• Writer Share
• Fair Use
• Mechanical Royalties
• Performing Rights Organization (PRO)
• Collective Management Organization

Related Article

• The Two Halves of a Song
  

Related Resources:

• Two Halves of a Song One-Sheet

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