Most recorded music is protected by legally enforceable copyright regulations. What exactly does copyright protect the musician or record company from?

a. ?unauthorized appropriation of their musical style
b. ?the ability to grant permission to and receive compensation from the sale, rental, or usage of their work
c. unauthorized performances or covers of their copyrighted material?
d. ?taxes that might be charged by international governments for selling their music in certain countries

ANSWER:
b