Who owns the music?

The individual who created the music typically owns the music. This includes the lyrics, melody, harmony, and arrangement. In some cases, multiple people may contribute to the creation of a song, in which case they may share ownership of the music.

However, the copyright to a song may be owned by someone other than the person who created it. For example, if a record company pays to record and distribute a song, they may own the copyright to the recording. Similarly, if a film studio pays to use a song in a movie, they may own the copyright to the use of the song in that film.

Additionally, different parts of a song may be owned by different people. For example, the songwriter may own the copyright to the lyrics, while the record company may own the copyright to the recording.

It is important to note that copyright law varies from country to country, so the ownership of music may depend on the jurisdiction in which it is being used.