Copyright. A set of limited monopoly rights that governments grant to encourage the production creative works. A copyright includes the rights to copy, distribute, display, perform (including broadcast), market, and make derivative works out of a creative work. It also includes the right to sue to enforce these rights, and to authorize others to exercise them. Copyright does not apply to facts or ideas, but to the original expression of those facts or ideas.
Using music in audio-visual productions
Movie, Slide Show or Video
If you intend to use music in a timed relation with a visual work (such as a movie, slide show or video) you may need to obtain a synchronization license from the music publisher.
Sync Rights
Synchronization licenses are commonly known as "sync rights" and are used extensively in the motion picture and television industries. Depending on the use of the work, you may need both a performance license and a synchronization license.
Sync licenses may or may not be required for multimedia applications where music may be included in a work, but not necessarily in a timed relation to visual works. If you intend to use music in this manner, other licenses may be required. These licenses may be obtained from the music publisher (SpiritDatatree for our work)
-or- others and through the Music Publishers Association, which grants rights through the Harry Fox Agency, or similar agency. (for other recordings)
The University of Washington has more detailed information about MUSIC LICENSING.