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Chapter 400

COPYRIGHTABLE MATTER:
WORKS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AND SOUND RECORDINGS

Outline of Topics

401⁠Musical works: in general.
402⁠Music defined.
403⁠Elements of music.
403.01⁠Definitions.
404⁠Musical content.
404.01⁠No numerical standard.
404.02⁠Words and short phrases.
404.03⁠Transposition.
404.04⁠Works consisting entirely of information that is common property.
404.05⁠"Melodiousness" and harmony.
405⁠Physical embodiment of musical works.
405.01⁠Physical embodiment: copies.
405.02⁠Physical embodiment: soundtracks.
405.03⁠Physical embodiment: phonorecords.
406⁠Limitations on copyrightability.
406.01⁠Copyright term expired.
406.02⁠Certain musical arrangements.
406.03⁠Chord charts.
406.04⁠Musical works unlawfully employing other works under copyright protection.
407⁠Use of protected characters, names, and slogans.
408⁠Musical derivative works.
408.01⁠Musical arrangements.
408.02⁠Adaptation.
408.03⁠Setting.

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