MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Synchronization License

A license granting permission to synchronize a song with moving images on a screen - generally in television, film, or advertisements. Sync licenses are required from both the recording owner and the composition owner when a song is used, and they are most often paid as a one-time up-front fee. In addition to the upfront fee, songs earn a performance royalty (payable to songwriters/publishers) when the program containing their song is broadcast or streamed. 

Related Terms:

• Micro-Sync Royalties
• Mechanical Royalties
• Performance Royalties

Related Articles:

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

Related Resources:

• Sync Crash Course

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