MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Infringement

Infringement occurs when someone other than the rights holder of a musical copyright distributes, broadcasts, or otherwise uses a musical work without a license or other agreement.

Related Terms:

• Copyright
• Composition
• Sound Recording

Related Articles:

• Copyright 101
• Can you help with copyright infringement?

Related Resources:

• Songtrust's Global Royalty Collection Network

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