Copyright Quiz Asynchronous Day

What is music copyright?

• Legal protections of music created by an artist

• The right to perform music in public

• The right to purchase and download music

• writing and composing a song

What is the duration of a music copyright?

• spans the life of the creator plus 70 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• it lasts as long as the creator states

Which law governs music copyright in the United States?

• The Berne Convention

• The Copyright Act of 1976

• The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

• The Articles of Confederation

Can copyright protection be obtained for a melody?

• Yes

• No

Can you use a copyrighted song in a YouTube video?

• Yes, as long as you give credit to the artist or creator

• Yes, you can use as much of the song as you want

• No, not without permission from the copyright owner

• No, never

Can you sample someone else's music without permission?

• Yes, as long as you give credit to the artist or creator

• Yes, you can use as much of the song as you want

• No, not without permission from the copyright owner

• No, never

Can you cover someone else's song without permission?

• Yes, as long as you give credit to the artist or creator

• Yes, you can use as much of the song as you want

• No, not without permission from the copyright owner

• No, never

What is fair use in relation to music copyright?

• The use of copyrighted material for criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research

• The use of copyrighted material in any way without permission

• A work that's not copyrighted and free to use without permission

• None of these

How can an artist protect their music copyright?

• By registering their copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office

• By putting a copyright notice on their music

• There is no way to protect your music

• Posting your music files on the Internet

What happens if someone infringes on a music copyright?

• The copyright owner can sue for damages

• The infringing work may be taken down

• Nothing will happen

• The infringing work will become yours