Musicians Accused of Song Plagiarism

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What do people sometimes think when they listen to a song?

That the song is not good

That the song is too loud

That the song is original

That the song sounds like another song (correct)

Which musician was accused of copying a song from 1973?

Marvin Gaye

Taylor Swift

Another famous singer

Ed Sheeran (correct)

What is music considered as?

Tangible Property

Physical Property

Intellectual Property (correct)

Intangible Property

What is the purpose of copyright?

To make sure the creators get paid for their work Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Taylor Swift's original recordings?

She signed a contract that gave the copyright to her record label Signup and view all the answers

Why did Taylor Swift re-record her old albums?

To own the copyright again Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to musicians who copy another artist's song?

They have to pay a lot of money Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why musicians do not often go to court for copying songs?

It is not common Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of copyright protection?

Others cannot use the work without permission Signup and view all the answers

What do musicians consider their songs to be?

A special idea or creation Signup and view all the answers

Musicians Accused of Song Plagiarism

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Questions and Answers

What do people sometimes think when they listen to a song?

Which musician was accused of copying a song from 1973?

What is music considered as?

What is the purpose of copyright?

What happened to Taylor Swift's original recordings?

Why did Taylor Swift re-record her old albums?

What can happen to musicians who copy another artist's song?

What is the main reason why musicians do not often go to court for copying songs?

What is the result of copyright protection?

What do musicians consider their songs to be?

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