International Standard Musical Work Code
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /in-ter-nah-shun-uhl-stan-derd-mew-zik-uhl-work-kode/
Also spelled or known as: ISWC, ISWC Code
Plural: International Standard Musical Work Codes
What does International Standard Musical Work Code mean? A unique identifier assigned to a musical composition or songwriting work.
Unlike an ISRC, which identifies a specific recording, an ISWC identifies the underlying composition itself.
ISWCs are commonly used by publishers, PROs, and royalty organizations to track songwriting ownership and royalty payments.
A single composition will generally have one ISWC regardless of how many recordings of the song exist.
International Standard Musical Work Code synonyms: ISWC, Musical Work Code
Example sentence: “The publisher registered the song and received an International Standard Musical Work Code.”
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