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ASCAP

American  
[as-kap] / ˈæs kæp /

noun

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


ASCAP British  
/ ˈæskæp /

acronym

  1. American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

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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 • Nov. 30, 2024

“Dr. Dre’s groundbreaking early work laid a foundation for hip-hop as we know it today,” Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

In recent days, fans have tweeted about the registration of what appear to be new Beyoncé songs on industry databases, like the one for ASCAP, the licensing agency for songwriters and music publishers.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022

In 2009 Bergman retired as the first female president of the performance rights organization ASCAP, a position she held for 15 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2022

The campaigns can buy licensing packages from music rights organisations like BMI and ASCAP, that give them legal access to millions of songs.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2021