# Musical Work

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBeOt3YZjlGxyEqD6VfyKrj

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Song

## Definition

A Musical Work is a composition that consists of a combination of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and lyrics (if any), intended to be performed or recorded. Protected under copyright law, musical works grant composers and lyricists exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display the composition.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RVaHiNBU68DENmeHicnzro

## Parent Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9RRPbKQt5nv8xAhzgey6c4
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCBOLkAjaqWz4b7PIBtS46P

**Deprecated:** False