Masters
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /mas-terz/
Also spelled or known as: Master Recordings
Plural: Masters
Related: Master Recording, Master Rights
What does Masters mean? The original sound recordings from which all copies, reproductions, distributions, and derivative releases are made.
Ownership of masters determines who controls the commercial exploitation, licensing, distribution, and monetization of the sound recordings. In business discussions, “masters” is often used as shorthand for both the master recordings themselves and the associated ownership rights.
Masters synonyms: Master Recordings, Original Masters, Master Tapes
Example sentence: “The artist negotiated to regain ownership of her masters.”
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