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Public domain music6/4/2023 ![]() ![]() The extent to which members of the public may use or exploit an item in relation to which proprietary interests exist is generally limited. If an item is not in the public domain, this may be the result of a proprietary interest as represented by a copyright or patent. This body of information and creativity is considered to be part of the common cultural and intellectual heritage of humanity, which in general anyone may use or exploit. The public domain comprises the body of knowledge and innovation (especially creative works such as writing, art, music, and inventions) in relation to which no person or other legal entity can establish or maintain proprietary interests. If you are accessing this site from outside the UK it may not be legal for you to download music from this site as the compositions and recordings may be bound to different copyright laws. Are all the recordings in the Open Music Archive in the public domain? The Open Music Archive is hosted in the UK and all recordings in the archive are in the public domain in the UK. This music can be used by anyone for any purpose. ![]() This is music whose copyright has expired. The Open Music Archive aims to gather together information about and recordings of public domain music. Contact Frequently Asked Questions What is the Open Music Archive? ![]()
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