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WorksheetsSync Rights
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is synchronization?
an important set of rights granted to the creator of creative works
the process of putting music together with media in another format, usually a movie or TV show but also includes other media, including games and art installations
the act of registering your music with a collection agency
the right to use music in the public domain
Who are the potential copyright holders of a song?
the composer
the lyricist
the record label
the publisher
Who originally wrote the song we now know as 'Happy Birthday'?
Dolly Parton
Pharrell Williams
Sisters Mildred and Patty Hill
Cole Porter
Who could you contact to get permission for a synchronisation?
APRA/AMCOS
PPCA
the artist or their management
The publisher
Which factors can effect the cost of synchronisation?
the type of usage
the territories
length of licence required
status of the artist who created the song
Exclusive rights means that........
the producer can use the song in any way they like
anyone without exclusive rights cannot use the song
the songwriter may not allow anyone other than the rights holder to use their song
the song can only be used in exclusive settings
What types of music do producers secure sync rights for, to use in their productions?
production (mood library) music
an existing song by an artist
commission a composer to create music
For syncing and licensing purposes, a musical composition is made up of how many parts?
2 parts - the lyrics and the music
2 parts - the actual composition and the master recording
3 parts - the lyrics, the music and the singer
1 part - the complete musical piece
Who sang the most famous version of 'Happy Birthday?'
Shirley Bassey
Lady Gaga
Marilyn Monroe
Madonna
In what year was the first copyrighted version of The Happy Birthday song published for profit?
1925
1935
1945
1955
