When it comes to music copyrights, it is important to understand that there are two forms: Composition and Sound Recording. 

Listen as I explore the six exclusive rights of copyright which allots music creatives with the right to do or authorize the following: 1.) to the right to reproduce, 2.) to prepare a derivative work, 3.) to distribute copies to the public, 4.) to perform the work publicly, 5). to display the work publicly, 6.) to create digital-audio transmission. 

These aren't just temporary rights, these rights last for the life of the author plus 70 years.