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Copyright, Sampling and Mashing

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Young scholars examine copyright laws in regard to sharing, sampling and mashing music. After listening to pieces of music, they create their own music sample by combining musical elements and expression. Students visit a specified website to share, mix, mash and comment on music.

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copyright laws, sampling

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copyright, mash, mix, sample, visual and performing arts
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7th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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