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Owning a physical copy of music, such as a ______, does not grant you the right to upload or share it on the Internet.
CD
The ______ holders, which may include the artist, record label, and songwriters, hold the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform their work.
copyright
Playing music on ______ transmissions requires obtaining licenses and permissions from the copyright holders.
FM
Operating a file-sharing resource or ______ transmissions without proper authorization, even if you don't charge a fee, is still a violation of copyright law.
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Copyright law grants exclusive rights to the ______ and owners of the music, including the rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform their work.
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Without the explicit permission of the ______ holders, you cannot legally share or broadcast copyrighted music, regardless of whether you charge for it or not.
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Downloading full-length sound recordings from the internet or recording full-length sound recordings from FM transmissions without permission from the ______ holders is a violation of copyright law.
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Copyright law protects the rights of creators and owners of the music, and copying or distributing their work without ______ infringes upon those rights.
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It is crucial to assume that all works are ______ and cannot be copied or downloaded unless you have explicit permission from the copyright holders or the works are explicitly labeled as being in the public domain or under a license that allows for such uses.
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The concept of '______' is a legal doctrine that allows for limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder.
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While certain uses, such as making personal copies of a CD you own to listen to on your smartphone while riding your bicycle, on your lawn mower, going hiking, running, or jogging may be considered ______, putting music on FM transmissions or engaging in file-sharing without permission is unlikely to be protected under it.
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Copyright protection is automatic for works created privately and originally after 1990, regardless of whether a ______ notice is displayed or not.
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Study Notes
Copyright Law and Music
- Owning a physical copy of music, such as a CD, does not grant the right to upload or share it on the Internet or play it on FM transmissions without permission from the copyright holders.
- Copyright holders, including artists, record labels, and songwriters, hold exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform their work.
- Uploading music to the Internet for file-sharing without proper authorization is a violation of copyright law.
- Playing music on FM transmissions requires obtaining licenses and permissions from the copyright holders through performance rights organizations (PROs) to ensure royalties are paid.
Permissions and Licenses
- Operating a file-sharing resource or FM transmission without proper authorization, even without charging a fee, is still a violation of copyright law.
- Not charging for downloading music or listening to it on the radio does not exempt one from obtaining necessary permissions from the copyright holders.
- Copyright law grants exclusive rights to creators and owners of music, including reproduction, distribution, and public performance.
Downloading and Recording Music
- Downloading full-length sound recordings from the internet or recording full-length sound recordings from FM transmissions without permission from the copyright holders is a violation of copyright law.
- It is crucial to assume that all works are copyrighted and cannot be copied or downloaded unless explicitly permitted by the copyright holders or labeled as public domain or under a license.
Fair Use and Public Domain
- The concept of "fair use" allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission, but its scope is determined case-by-case based on factors like purpose, character of use, and effect on the market.
- Certain personal uses, like making copies of a CD for personal use, may be considered fair use, but public performance or distribution typically requires authorization.
- Copyright protection is automatic for works created after 1990, regardless of copyright notice, and the presence or absence of a notice does not determine copyright status.
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Test your knowledge about music copyright laws and regulations. Learn about the rights of copyright holders and the limitations of music sharing and distribution.
