Licensee – The licensee refers to the person or organisation who has been granted the permission (licence) to use a piece of music, whether as a recording (requiring licenses for both publishing and master rights), or as a musical work (requiring a licence only for the publishing rights). The licensee obtains specific rights to use the music in various media or settings under the terms agreed upon with the licensor. These terms can include the scope of use, duration, territory, and fees or royalty payments associated with the licence.