ASCAP

American  

[as-kap] / ˈæs kæp /

noun

1. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

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ASCAP British  

/ ˈæskæp /

acronym

1. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

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Example Sentences

The ballad, also co-written by Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson, helped propel the careers of “American Idol” winner Underwood and James: It won the country song prize at the 2007 Grammy Awards and was dubbed ASCAP’s country song of the year in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times

In order to use a song in any public environment—whether at a sporting event or a coffee shop—you need to pay a performing rights organization such as BMI or ASCAP.

From Slate

The book, for which Cross conducted more than 400 interviews, won an award from ASCAP, the performing rights organization, and was described by former Los Angeles Times pop music critic Robert Hilburn as “one of the most moving and revealing books ever written about a rock star.”

From Los Angeles Times

He’ll be honored at ASCAP’s Rhythm & Soul Music Songwriters and Publishers event on June 27.

From Seattle Times

BMI, along with its archrival ASCAP, is one of the major performing rights organizations in the United States.

From New York Times