Adaptation
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /ad-ap-tay-shun/
Also spelled or known as: Derivative work, Rearrangement
Plural: Adaptations
What does Adaptation mean? A modified or transformed version of an existing copyrighted work.
An Adaptation is a modified, rearranged, translated, or transformed version of an existing copyrighted work.
Adaptations can include lyric translations, orchestral arrangements, acoustic reinterpretations, sampled remakes, or songs reworked for film, theater, or commercials.
Creating an adaptation of a copyrighted work typically requires permission from the copyright owner.
Adaptation synonyms: Derivative work, Rearrangement
Example sentence: “The jazz adaptation gave the original song a completely different feel.”