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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 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

Peloton has deals with performance rights organizations, or PROs, including ASCAP, BMI, Global Music Rights, and SESAC.

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2021

"The oversimplified melody made it easily palatable for the whole world to go, 'Oh, I can't get that out of my head!" he said in an interview with ASCAP.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2020

Mandel died Monday of a cardiac ailment at his home in Ojai, California, according to Lauren Iossa, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of ASCAP.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2020