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Beat from the internetAn instrumental bought or downloaded from the internet (YouTube, BeatStars …). It must not go to content platforms.Beat licenceThe terms under which you may use someone else's instrumental (beat) – stream limits, platforms, credits, exclusivity.BeatportA store and streaming service for DJs of electronic and dance music. It is off by default and you enable it by request.Music producerThe person who leads the creative side of making a recording – sound, arrangement, work with the artist; with beats often also the music author.Non-exclusive licenceA licence under which the licensor may grant the same use to others too. Typical of cheaper beat leases.ComposerThe author of the musical part of a work – melody, harmony, rhythm. Entered in the Composer field of every recording.Content platformA platform where users add music to their own videos – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Shorts.DownloadSelling a recording or release as a download, for example on iTunes or Beatport. Paid per sale.Exclusive licenceA licence under which the licensor may not grant the same use to anyone else (and usually may not use it that way themselves).GenreThe classification of a release into a music style from a fixed list – primary required, secondary optional.InstrumentalA recording without vocals. As a separate version of a released song it has its own ISRC and “Instrumental” in the title.Proof of rightsA request to prove you hold the necessary rights to a recording, lyrics, beat or artwork – with a licence, contract or project files.