The copyright
Example: The copyright protects the musician's original compositions from theft.
Definition
"The copyright" in music refers to the legal right granted to musicians or composers to protect their original compositions from unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution, ensuring they control how their creative works are shared and monetized.
Etymology
The term "the copyright" originates from the combination of "copy" meaning to reproduce written or artistic work, and "right" meaning a legal entitlement. It emerged in the early 18th century to protect authors and creators by granting exclusive rights to their original works.
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"The copyright" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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