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Sampling

The act of taking material from a previously existing sound recording and incorporating it into an entirely new sound recording and composition. Sampling began as a technique used by experimental composers but became a popular production technique in early hip-hop, and was later adopted by almost all other popular music genres. In order to use a sample legally, you must come to a legal agreement with the composition owner as well as the sound recording owner. 

Related Terms:

• Producer
• Sound Recording
• Composition

Related Articles:

• The Basics of Sampling and Covering Songs
• Help Center: Sampling

Related Resources:

• Split Sheet Template

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