MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Sync Agreement

An agreement for the use of music in an audiovisual project. Sync (short for "synchronization") licenses must be obtained from both the composition rights holder and the recording rights holder to clear a usage.

Related Terms:

• Synchronization License
• License
• License Fee

Related Articles:

• What are Micro-Sync Royalties?
• When Should You Consider Sync?
• Help Center: Sync

Related Resources:

• Sync Crash Course

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