Which term describes permission granted by the music copyright holder to use their music under a scene in a film or TV show?

• A. Master Rights
• B. Public Performance Rights
• C. Synchronization Rights
• D. Mechanical Rights

Answer: (C)

Synchronizing music with moving images requires a sync license, which gives permission to attach a musical composition to a film or TV scene. This license covers the act of pairing the music with the visuals, so the music can accompany the on-screen action.

That’s different from master rights, which protect the actual sound recording itself; you’d need a master license if you want to use the original recording in the scene. Public performance rights cover playing the music for an audience (like in theaters or on broadcasts) but don’t authorize tying the music to the visuals. Mechanical rights involve reproducing the composition in copies or recordings, not syncing it to video.