Ch. 2.6
2.6.1
2.6.1
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COPYRIGHT
OFFICE
PRACTICES
OFFICE
PRACTICES
2.6.1
What are musical compositions.(cont'd)
III.
Evaluation of textual content.(cont'd)
b.
Music with text.(cont'd)
4.
(cont'd)
following practices apply:
(a)
If application is filed on Form E, and the musical portion of the work will support a registration in Class E, a single registration in the applicants choice of class may be made, even though the Class C material predominates.
(b)
If application is filed on Form E and the musical portion of the work is de minimis or somewhat borderline, but there is substantial Class C material, registration in Class C will be suggested.
(c)
If both the Class E and Class C material are substantial and fairly evenly balanced, the possibility of making separate registrations may be pointed out, although a single registration in the class applied for will not be refused.
5.
If the work is submitted as unpublished and it consists of registrable music and text which
is dramatic in nature, registration for the work as a whole in Class D as a "dramatico-musical composition" be appropriate.[1973]