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songwriter

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

Songwriter.—The term "songwriter" means the author of all or part of a musical work, including a composer or lyricist.

Source

  • 2018–202617 U.S.C. § 115Copyrights · Scope of exclusive rights in nondramatic musical works: Compulsory license for making and distributing phonorecords · as used in this section

The term “songwriter” means the author of all or part of a musical work, including a composer or lyricist.

Source

  • 2026–present17 U.S.C. § 115Copyrights · Scope of exclusive rights in nondramatic musical works: Compulsory license for making and distributing phonorecords · as used in this section