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What are the laws around copyright for music?
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The laws around copyright for music are complex and vary from country to country. Generally, the copyright for a song or musical work belongs to the composer or author of the work and is protected by copyright law. The copyright owner has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform the work. Copyright protection also extends to many types of derivative works, such as film and television soundtracks, adaptations and arrangements of existing pieces, and sound recordings.