Example: The royalty from the song was distributed among all contributors.
Definition
"The royalty" in music refers to the payments made to the creators, performers, or owners of a song or composition whenever it is used, played, or sold. These payments compensate for the rights to use the musical work and ensure creators receive financial rewards.
The term "the royalty" originates from the practice of granting exclusive rights or privileges by a monarch or 'royal' authority. In music, it evolved to mean payments made to rights holders, as if they held a form of 'royal' ownership over the creative work. Did you know? The connection between 'royalty' and payments underscores the value given to artistic creations.
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"The royalty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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