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Copyright law protects the value of creative ______.
Copyright law protects the value of creative ______.
work
Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted music recordings is against the ______.
Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted music recordings is against the ______.
law
Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, rental or digital transmission of copyrighted ______ recordings.
Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, rental or digital transmission of copyrighted ______ recordings.
sound
A civil lawsuit could hold you responsible for thousands of dollars in ______.
A civil lawsuit could hold you responsible for thousands of dollars in ______.
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Criminal charges may leave you with a felony ______ record, accompanied by up to five years of jail time and fines up to $250,000.
Criminal charges may leave you with a felony ______ record, accompanied by up to five years of jail time and fines up to $250,000.
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U.S. ______ law does in fact provide full protection of sound recordings, whether they exist in the form of physical CD’s or digital files.
U.S. ______ law does in fact provide full protection of sound recordings, whether they exist in the form of physical CD’s or digital files.
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Regardless of the format at issue, the same basic principle applies: music sound recordings may not be copied or distributed without a ______.
Regardless of the format at issue, the same basic principle applies: music sound recordings may not be copied or distributed without a ______.
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You download an app on your smartphone that allows you to ‘strip’ the audio from any YouTube music video and permanently keep that audio in your music ______.
You download an app on your smartphone that allows you to ‘strip’ the audio from any YouTube music video and permanently keep that audio in your music ______.
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You put your ______ copy on the Internet so that millions of other people can download it.
You put your ______ copy on the Internet so that millions of other people can download it.
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You join a ______ network and download unauthorized copies of all the copyrighted music you want for free from the computers of other network members.
You join a ______ network and download unauthorized copies of all the copyrighted music you want for free from the computers of other network members.
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You pay a fee to join a ______ network that isn’t authorized to distribute or make copies of copyrighted music.
You pay a fee to join a ______ network that isn’t authorized to distribute or make copies of copyrighted music.
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You transfer copyrighted music using an ______ messaging service.
You transfer copyrighted music using an ______ messaging service.
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You have a computer with a ______ burner, which you use to burn copies of music you have downloaded onto writable CDs for all of your friends.
You have a computer with a ______ burner, which you use to burn copies of music you have downloaded onto writable CDs for all of your friends.
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Your aunt or uncle e-mails you a copy of a copyrighted ______, which you forward to your friends.
Your aunt or uncle e-mails you a copy of a copyrighted ______, which you forward to your friends.
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It’s okay to download and stream music from sites authorized by the owners of the ______ music.
It’s okay to download and stream music from sites authorized by the owners of the ______ music.
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Why Music Matters is a list of a number of authorized and safe sites where permission is granted and content is available for downloading and/or ______.
Why Music Matters is a list of a number of authorized and safe sites where permission is granted and content is available for downloading and/or ______.
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Study Notes
Copyright Law and Music
- Copyright law protects the value of creative work by preventing unauthorized copying and distribution of copyrighted material.
- Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted music recordings is against the law and can result in civil and criminal liability.
Penalties for Copyright Infringement
- Civil lawsuits can hold individuals responsible for thousands of dollars in damages.
- Criminal charges can lead to a felony record, up to five years of jail time, and fines up to $250,000.
Online Copyright Infringement
- Uploading and downloading copyrighted music without permission on P2P networks constitutes infringement and could be a crime.
- Examples of online copyright infringement include:
- Downloading and distributing copyrighted music using apps or file-sharing networks.
- Transferring copyrighted music using instant messaging services.
- Burning copies of downloaded music onto CDs for others.
Authorized Music Distribution
- It's okay to download and stream music from sites authorized by the owners of the copyrighted music, whether or not such sites charge a fee.
- Authorized streaming services, such as those listed on Why Music Matters, allow users to access copyrighted music legally.
Illegal Music Distribution
- It's never okay to download unauthorized music from pirate sites (web or FTP) or peer-to-peer systems, such as BitTorrent.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of copyright law, unauthorized copying, and the consequences of violating federal laws.
