Copyright in Music

Copyright in music grants creators exclusive rights to their original work, such as songs, melodies, lyrics, and recordings. This means they control how others can use, reproduce, distribute, perform, or display their music. The purpose is to reward and motivate artists for their creativity while ensuring they can benefit financially from their work. Copyright typically lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, after which it enters the public domain. Licensed use, like covers or sampling, usually requires permission or payment to the copyright holder.