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2.6.1

What are musical compositions.(cont'd)

III.

Evaluation of textual content.(cont'd)

b.

Music with text.(cont'd)

4.

(cont'd)
following practices apply:

(a)

If application is filed on Form E, and the musical portion of the work will support a registration in Class E, a single registration in the applicants choice of class may be made, even though the Class C material predominates.

(b)

If application is filed on Form E and the musical portion of the work is de minimis or somewhat borderline, but there is substantial Class C material, registration in Class C will be suggested.

(c)

If both the Class E and Class C material are substantial and fairly evenly balanced, the possibility of making separate registrations may be pointed out, al­though a single registra­tion in the class applied for will not be refused.

5.

If the work is submitted as un­published and it consists of registrable music and text which

is dramatic in nature, registra­tion for the work as a whole in Class D as a "dramatico-musical composition" be appropriate.

[1973]