Intro To Music Business Midterm
Berklee | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
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What is meant by 'music publishing'?
✔✔ Music publishing refers to the business of acquiring, administering, and promoting musical
compositions and their rights.
Define 'royalties' in the context of music.
✔✔ Royalties are payments made to artists, songwriters, and publishers based on the sales or
usage of their music.
What is a 'record label'?
✔✔ A record label is a company that produces, promotes, and distributes music recordings.
What does ‘A&R’ stand for in the music industry?
✔✔ A&R stands for Artists and Repertoire, the department responsible for discovering and
developing new talent.
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,What is a 'performance right'?
✔✔ A performance right is the legal right of a songwriter or composer to control the public
performance of their work.
What is the role of a 'music manager'?
✔✔ A music manager oversees the career of an artist, helping with decisions related to bookings,
promotions, and business dealings.
Define 'synchronization licensing'.
✔✔ Synchronization licensing is the permission to use music in conjunction with visual media,
such as films or commercials.
What is meant by 'independent artist'?
✔✔ An independent artist is a musician who releases music without the support of a major
record label.
What is a 'music distributor'?
✔✔ A music distributor is a company that helps artists and labels get their music into stores and
online platforms.
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, What does ‘digital streaming’ refer to?
✔✔ Digital streaming refers to the delivery of music through the internet, allowing users to listen
without downloading files.
What is a 'single' in the music industry?
✔✔ A single is a music release that typically features one main song, often accompanied by
additional tracks or remixes.
What is 'copyright'?
✔✔ Copyright is a legal protection that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its
use and distribution.
What is a 'music contract'?
✔✔ A music contract is a legal agreement between parties in the music industry, outlining rights,
obligations, and compensation.
What is a 'concert promoter'?
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Berklee | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
Rated A+
What is meant by 'music publishing'?
✔✔ Music publishing refers to the business of acquiring, administering, and promoting musical
compositions and their rights.
Define 'royalties' in the context of music.
✔✔ Royalties are payments made to artists, songwriters, and publishers based on the sales or
usage of their music.
What is a 'record label'?
✔✔ A record label is a company that produces, promotes, and distributes music recordings.
What does ‘A&R’ stand for in the music industry?
✔✔ A&R stands for Artists and Repertoire, the department responsible for discovering and
developing new talent.
1
,What is a 'performance right'?
✔✔ A performance right is the legal right of a songwriter or composer to control the public
performance of their work.
What is the role of a 'music manager'?
✔✔ A music manager oversees the career of an artist, helping with decisions related to bookings,
promotions, and business dealings.
Define 'synchronization licensing'.
✔✔ Synchronization licensing is the permission to use music in conjunction with visual media,
such as films or commercials.
What is meant by 'independent artist'?
✔✔ An independent artist is a musician who releases music without the support of a major
record label.
What is a 'music distributor'?
✔✔ A music distributor is a company that helps artists and labels get their music into stores and
online platforms.
2
, What does ‘digital streaming’ refer to?
✔✔ Digital streaming refers to the delivery of music through the internet, allowing users to listen
without downloading files.
What is a 'single' in the music industry?
✔✔ A single is a music release that typically features one main song, often accompanied by
additional tracks or remixes.
What is 'copyright'?
✔✔ Copyright is a legal protection that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its
use and distribution.
What is a 'music contract'?
✔✔ A music contract is a legal agreement between parties in the music industry, outlining rights,
obligations, and compensation.
What is a 'concert promoter'?
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