MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Composition

The elements that make a specific song (not a specific recording) unique, such as melody, lyrics, and beat. A composition can have many recordings. 

Related Terms:

• Copyright
• Songwriter
• Producer
• Composer

Related Articles:

• The Two Halves of a Song
• The Parts of a Song

Related Resources:

• Split Sheet Template

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