MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Sound Recording

A specific instance of a musical performance - whether voice, instrument, or both - being written onto a "sound carrier," whether that medium is physical or digital. 

Related Terms:

• Composition
• Music Distribution

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• The Parts of a Song
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