What is meant by the term “phonorecords” and how are they different from sound recordings?
Sound recordings are not the same as phonorecords. A phonorecord is the physical object in which works of authorship are embodied. The word “phonorecord” includes cassette tapes, CDs, LPs, and 45 r.p.m. disks, as well as other formats. Sound recordings are defined in the law as “works that result from the fixation of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds, but not including the sounds accompanying a motion picture or other audiovisual work.” Common examples include recordings of music, drama, or lectures.
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