MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Micro-Sync Royalties

Royalties earned by the synchronization of music with moving images in online platforms like YouTube or TikTok, including user-generated videos. Depending on the platform, these uses usually generate both performance and mechanical royalties, as well as additional revenues for the video creator/uploader and the recording owner. 

Related Terms:

• User-Generated Content (UGC)
• Royalties
• Music Publishing

Related Articles:

• What are Micro-Sync Royalties?
• Help Center: Micro-Sync Royalties

Related Resources:

• Royalty Checklist

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