When licensing music, what attribution practice is recommended?

• A. Never attribute credit.
• B. Credit the author in credits only if required.
• C. Attribute author/rights where required.
• D. Attribute rights but not the author.

Answer: (C)

When licensing music, you must follow the attribution terms tied to that license or agreement. The recommended practice is to attribute both the author and the rights holders in the places the license specifies. This fulfills legal obligations and shows respect for creators, since licenses often require credit to identify who created the work and who holds the rights.

In practice, attribution might mean naming the composer or songwriter, the performer if it’s different, the publisher or label, and noting the license type or source. You might place this information in on-screen credits, in the video description, or in the project’s credits page, exactly where the license requires it. Some licenses, like certain Creative Commons options, explicitly demand attribution, while others may not require it—but when attribution is required, it must be provided as specified.

Why this is the best approach: it aligns with what the license obligates and with professional norms of honoring creators. Attributing only the rights without the author or vice versa can miss important terms of the license and reduce compliance. And not attributing at all when the license requires it can lead to breach of contract or takedown issues.