MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Orphan Works

Works under copyright for which a clear owner cannot be identified or located, making them nearly impossible to license. 

Related Terms:

• Copyright
• Royalties
• Music Publishing
• Composition
• Sound Recording

Related Articles:

• What are Music Royalties? The Difference Between Recording and Composition Royalties
• What is an orphaned work?

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