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Survey of Music Business: The Final Exam
Survey of Music Business: The Final Exam
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1
How often do songwriters get paid?
Every 6 months
Every 3 months
Every 4 months
Every month
2
A copyright attaches once a work is both created and....
Fixed in a tangible form
Thought of
Reproduced
Put in a shoebox
3
Who faces the greatest financial risk when securing talent for a concert?
Promoter
Agent
Publisher
Artist
4
Which of these is not a PRO?
ASCAP
SESAC
BMI
HFA
5
The Sonny Bono Copyright Act extended the term of Copyright. What is the new term of copyright?
author's life + 70
author's life + 120
author's life + 90
author's life + 20
6
A publishing company pays a writer a weekly amount to cover their living expense This is called
None of these
Payola
Boost
Advance
7
___ is a term used when the collateral for one loan is also used as collateral for another loan
Payola
None of these
Cross - Collateralization
Power of Attorney
8
What is one of the main sources of income for a writer?
Performance Royalties
Publishing Deals
None of these
Mechanical Royalties
9
The stated capacity of a venue (seats)
x
the cost of all seats that can be sold is called what?
Net Potential
Split Point
Gross Potential
Profitability factor
10
What document first established Copyright in the US?
The Constitution
The Statute of Anne 1710
None of the Above
Copyright Act of 1790
11
A Synchronization license fee is...
Blue and Yellow
totally negotiable
cost varies depending on how the music is used and where
set by the federal government
12
Which of the following is NOT normally acceptable when claiming the Fair Use Defense?
All of these are normally exempted under Fair Use
Parody
News Reporting
Criticism or Commentary
13
Which of these are apart of the 6 exclusive (bundled) rights?
Reproduce and Perform(public)
Distribute, Display (public), Derivative
Digital Audio Transmission
All The Above
14
Currently, the duration of a copyright for an anonymous or pseudonymous work is...
57 years
life, plus 100 years
28 years
95 years from publication or 120 from creation
15
If someone wants to obtain a compulsory license for a song, they must first:
Release the song publicly
Write down the lyrics
Grant a statutory rate
Give written permission
16
To register a valid copyright, there are 3 steps...
1.Deposit 2.Registration 3.Notice
1. Pay a fee 2. Notice 3. Sign
1.Deposit 2. Pay a fee 3.Notice
1. Deposit 2.Registration 3. Sign
17
An artist signs an "all-in deal". That means...
Two of these
The artist's royalty will be reduced by producer's royalty
The artist gives up all rights to label w/ no artist control
Artist contributes part of all ancillary revenues to label
18
The first time a song is recorded/released and publicly performed it constitutes as.....
First License
First Play
None
First Use
19
A controlled composition clause means, in part, that ...
Artist receives reduced rate on mechanicals from their songs
Songwriter cannot earn any royalties on recordings
All of these are correct
The record label controls the composition
20
What organization pays © owners the royalty for the performance on
non-interactive
services?
One of the PROs
Harry Fox Agency
None of the Above
Sound Exchange
21
What is the standard percentage a single is paid by a publisher on a mechanical royalty?
10%
50%
80%
25%
22
Which of the following is a PRO that is not subject to the DOJ Consent Decrees?
BMI
SESAC
NRA
ASCAP
23
A songwriter licenses her song for a gratis sync, will she ever receive a royalty/payment?
Maybe
No
Never
Yes
24
When 2+ writers produce a song, what term is used to describe the content that is created?
Co-publishing Deal
Joint Work
Work for Hire
Co-write
25
In terms of Performing Right Organizations (PROs), a writer...
can only affiliate with ASCAP if they play country music
must have the PRO collect all their performance rights
must actively associate with only ONE PRO at a time
Red and Green
26
A clause that limits management commissions after contract has expired.
Sunset Clause
Sun Clause
Keyman Clause
Sunrise Clause
27
What does PPD stand for?
Pay Piper Deal
Public Promotion Deal
Published Price to Dealer
Picked Price for Distributor
28
If a sponsored tour cancels, or is cut short, the Artist can keep all the sponsorship money.
True
False
29
A tv station is required to keep a log of all music used during a broadcast day this is called
Call Sheet
None of these
Cue Sheet
Read Sheet
30
How much is the current rate for the mechanical royalty for one 3-minute song?
7.9 cents
2.1 cents
9.1 cents
1.7 cents
31
Who collects the performance royalty for a sound recording?
The PROs
Harry Fox Agency
Sound Exchange
Sound Scan
32
General range for producer points?
3-5%
4-6%
10-15%
1-3%
33
__ is a collective work of literary content & music created for & performed on the living stage
Print Right
Performing Rights
Grand Rights
Transcription Rights
34
Permission to use a copyright is usually granted through....
The Copyright office
Either a compulsory or negotiated license
A controlled composition clause
A verbal agreement and a handshake
35
B/c of the Berne Convention a © registered in any country has © protection throughout the world
False
True
36
In the US there is no royalty required for public performance by broadcast radio of which ©
performance recording
performing arts
live performance
sound recording
37
Content protected by a © can be used by anyone as long as the © owner is aware of the use.
False
True
38
_____ gives permission for a composition to be used in time with visual images.
Mechanical License
Blanket License
None of these
Synchronization License
39
What year did Congress first enact copyright law?
1955
1790
1831
1978
40
The license needed for the recording of music to a CD is ....
Synchronization License
Blanket License
Mechanical License
Performance License
41
Who might the Harry Fox Agency collects royalties from?
Broadcast Performances
Digital Performances
Karaoke Bars
Record Companies
42
___ is licensed by a publisher for the use & reproduction of a song on CD's permanent downloads
Print Right
Performance License
Transcription Right
Mechanical License
43
Pay or play means: either they play their music (record and release) or pay the artist off.
True
False
44
Copyright does not protect ______ Instead protects _______ of _______.
ideas, expression, ideas
thoughts, thoughts, expression
expression, thoughts, expression
expression, ideas, expression
45
Which of the following would be considered a derivative work?
A musical based upon Green Day's Dookie Album
Disney movie clips mashed together for educational purposes
A remix of 'Gangnam Syle'
All of the options
46
Which of the following are not affiliated with SoundExchange?
Record Labels
Independent Recording Artists
Publishers
Recording Artists
47
Which of these is a defense that may be raised in a copyright infringement case?
All the Above
Independent Creation
Statute of Limitations
Fair Use
48
If a song is featured in a movie, the producer must acquire a sync license in addition to a
Synchronization License
Compulsory Mechanical License
None of these
Performance License
49
Which of these departments are apart of a record company?
All of these
Promotion
Artist and Repertoire
Marketing
50
Are you ready for the Final
Absolutely NOT
ehhhhhhhhhh
Yes!
No!
51
The standard term for a managing contract is____
3-5 years
18 months
6 to 8 years
None of these
52
Mechanical royalties for songwriters and publishers are generated by...
Live performance of a song
Replication of a composition for the sale by the licensee
Final Sales of recorded product in a brick&mortar store
Radio station airplay (pre-recorded performance)
53
How long does the copyright created by an individual on December 1, 2001 last?
Life + 40
December 1, 2038
December 1, 2048
Life + 70
54
___licensed for use on syndicated radio, as piped music (muzak) or on commercial airlines
Performance Right
Synchronization Right
Print Rights
Transcription Rights
55
A work for hire can be created when a work is created in a controlled environment such as...
More than one of these (which ones)
Commissioned work
work for hire
Employee/Employer relationship
56
A Managers typical commission is usually...
20-30%
8-10%
10-20%
Depends
57
What's the difference between Trademarks and Copyrights?
© protect "expression of an idea" ™ indicate good or service
© are for written only, ™ are only for logos
™ are for written only © are only for logos
™ protect "expression of an idea" © indicate good or service
58
Does the Personal Manager charge commission on the gross income or the net income of an artist?
Net Income
Gross Income
59
What license would need to be obtained if a label recorded/released a song for a tv show
Synchronization License
Performance License
Mechanical License
Electrical Transcription
60
A songwriters pub deal is ended. All rights to composition revert to the original owner of ©
False
True
61
The majority of mechanical licenses for the US are issued by....
by the NMPA
directly by the publishers
the Harry Fox Agency
through ASCAP
62
Which description fits a ticket sold to a concert that is held on the ground of a state fair?
Hard Ticket
Soft Ticket
63
What is the number one money maker for composition
Synchronization License
Direct Downloads
Mechanical License
Physical CD sales
64
A keyman clause typically provides what kind of protection in a contract?
None of these
Agency & Artist both protected if artist’s manager leaves
Agency protected from band changing a member unexpectedly
Artist protected from agency subing a new agent in for old 1
65
The music business is the intersection of what two main forces...
Sonny Bono and George Gershwin
None of the Above
Art and Commerce
God and John Lennon
66
A 360 deal
always
means an artist gives the label a portion of every income stream they have
Yes, the artist does
No, the artist does not
67
Which of these are exceptions to fair use?
All of these
Streaming
Jukeboxes
Cable rebroadcast & PBS TV
68
People receive this for being in the room and contributing to the song writing process.
A 1/2 for a stack
A note for a boat
A word for a 1/3
A sentence for a pence
69
A publishing deal that collects money & licenses songs on your behalf in foreign territories is
A Moral Rights Deal
None of these
A Sub-publishing Deal
Co-publishing Deal
70
What best describes the standard legal language found in a contract?
Boring
Typical
None of these
Boiler Plate
71
Recorded music has lost roughly how much in total annual revenue since 1998?
80%
20%
75%
50%
72
Mechanical royalties are...
Paid only on live performances
Blue and Orange
Paid on reproduction of the song in a sound recording
An expense to record companies
73
___ is a license the copyright owner has to issue.
Compulsory Mechanical License
Synchronization License
Performance License
None of these
74
If I wanted to sign an administration deal, I would try to negotiate a deal that would....
transfer all rights to the publisher & split income 50/50
transfer all rights to publisher & share the royalties 85/15
None of these are appropriate
Allows me to keep the rights to my catalog & share 85/15
75
Spotify claims that no reproduction is made when a song is streamed therefore don't have to pay
Synchronization License
Mechanical License
The Artists
Performance Royalties
76
A performance is considered a public performance if it
is broadcast
Red and Green
is attended only by family and close acquaintances
takes place in a place open to the public
77
What is the highest grossing faction of the music industry (2018)?
Live Concerts/Touring
Vinyl
Downloads
Recorded Music
78
Do record labels own songs?
Red and Blue
No
They may have a publishing arm that owns songs
Of course. They sell them on iTunes and on CDs
79
A record label can reduce their cost of releasing an artist's album by which of the following
Asking the artist for a 3/4 rate on all controlled comps
refusing to pay the performance royalties
Blue and Yellow
capping the number of songs on the record
80
Which of the following is a major record label?
Sony Music
All of these
Warner Music Group
Universal Music Group
81
___ is the practice of bribing someone to use their influence to promote a product or interest.
Greasing the pocket
Payola
Paypal
Bribing
82
The process of holding an artist's royalty monies to pay back an advance from the label is...
Emolument
Recoupment
Recovery
Payment
83
If an artist royalty rate is 15%, you can expect that the artist's deal is..
A 360 deal
A fair deal
a traditional record deal licensing only recordings to label
Going to give up some ancillary rights
84
What is a copyright in its most basic form?
Monopoly
The Law
Limited Duration Monopoly
A Protectorate
85
Who is responsible for obtaining the performance license?
The record company
The artist's manager
The manager or owner of a venue
The artist
86
Mechanical royalties are paid to the owner of the _______ as a compulsory royalty.
Copyright
Mechanical License
Composition
Statutory License
87
Which license is obtained
from
a PRO if a venue wants bands to
publicly
sing a PRO catalog song
Single Use License
Mechanical License
Blanket License
Synchronization License
88
Which of these is a union/guild?
AFM
AFV
SAG-AFTRA
Two of these
89
Staff writer signs w/ publishing co. they can demand she exclusively writes songs for them.
True
False
90
The ASCAP/BMI Consent decrees were granted by the DOJ in order to...
Allow these PRO's to operate as they chose
attempt to limit & anti-competitive effects of the 2 lg orgs
protect less powrful writers & pubs from monopoly practices
Yellow and Green
91
A public performance of a work constitutes as a publication.
No
Yes
92
The point at which all expenses are covered and profits are recognized is called what?
Profitability variable
Net Sales Report
Split Point
Deal Point
93
What do the two copyrights for a musical work, notated respectively by the © and ℗ stand for?
© - performing arts and ℗ - sound recording
© - creation ℗ - producing
℗ - performing arts and © - sound recording
℗ and © - copyright
94
Which of the following would
NOT
be overseen by a PRO?
Terrestrial Radio
Digital
Live Performance
TV
95
2 writers who share the same full publishing deal co-write how much publishing do they each get
12.5%
33%
25%
50%
96
What does sound scan do?
None of these
Collects digital royalties
It's like Shazam
Tracks how many records are sold in retail channels (stores)
97
Which of these is true about performance royalties?
All of these
Technically negotiable
Often controlled by a blanket license
collected by affiliated PRO
