BLE Detailed Copyright Guide: Glossary
Artistic works
Any work which is a graphic work (such as a map, chart, plan, painting, drawing or diagram); a photograph (including an electronic image); a sculpture; a collage; a work of architecture (including a building or a model for a building); or a "work of artistic craftsmanship". Artistic works do not include films or sound recordings, which are treated separately for copyright purposes.
Dramatic works
A work of action which is capable of being performed before an audience and is recorded in writing or some other form: e.g. a radio play, the libretto of an opera, dancing or mime. Note that a film or sound recording of a dramatic work will also have a separate copyright as a film or sound recording.
Literary works
Any work other than a dramatic or musical work which is written, spoken or sung: e.g. a book, a journal article, a letter, a poem or the lyrics to a song.
Musical works
A work designed to produce music which is recorded in writing (e.g. musical notation) or some other form. Musical works do not include any words or action intended to be sung, spoken or performed with the music, which are protected as literary or dramatic works. Note that a film or sound recording of a musical work will also have a separate copyright as a film or sound recording.
Last updated January 2008
