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A production music library is a collection of pre-existing music tracks that are available for licensing, often used in background settings for media.

Source music refers to any music within a visual production that appears to be emanating from an on-screen source, such as a radio or live performance.

A compulsory license allows someone to cover a song without the original rights holder's express permission, under certain legal conditions.

The license fee is the cost paid by the licensee to the licensor in exchange for the right to use the music track under the terms of the sync license.

A sync license is a contract that grants permission to use a piece of music in various media forms in conjunction with visual content.

Direct licensing involves obtaining sync rights directly from the rights holders rather than through a third-party like a PRO or music library.

A cue sheet is a document that lists all the music used in a television program, film, or other media, detailing how the music is used.

A music supervisor selects and secures the rights to songs used in media projects, working closely with composers and songwriters.

An exclusive license grants the licensee the sole right to use the music in a specific way, preventing anyone else from using it in that manner.

In the context of sync licensing, a royalty is a payment to the rights holders based on the revenue generated by the use of their music.

The synchronization fee is a one-time payment made specifically for the right to sync music with visual or audiovisual content.

Music clearance is the process of obtaining all necessary permissions from rights holders to use a piece of music in a media project.

Work for hire refers to music specifically commissioned for a project, with the rights typically belonging to the entity that commissioned the music.

A master license gives permission to use a pre-recorded version of a song in a visual or audio project.

The rights holder is the individual or entity that owns the intellectual property rights to a piece of music and can grant licenses for its use.

A blanket license allows a licensee to use any amount of music from a specific catalog for a set fee, usually for a certain period of time.

A license agreement is a legally binding contract outlining the terms under which music can be used in a media project.

PROs are agencies that collect and distribute royalties for the public performance of music, including sync placements.

A non-exclusive license permits multiple licensees to use the music simultaneously, typically at a lower cost than an exclusive license.