CATALOG(UE) The most commonly used word in reference to the collection of songs owned by a publisher/songwriter

CONTROLLED COMPOSITION A composition written or co-written by the recording artist (and sometimes the producer per the artist contract) under an exclusive recording agreement. Typically, the recording company will pay 75 percent of the minimum statutory rate on only 10 cuts per CD and two cuts per single, regardless of the actual number of sides or length of the composition(s).

COPYRIGHT The exclusive right, granted by law for a stated period, usually until 70 years after the death of the surviving author of the work, to make, dispose of, and otherwise control copies of literary, musical, dramatic, pictorial and other copyrightable works.

PUBLISHER A person or company that publishes and exploits songs, scores, or compositions, usually acquired from the author via an assignment of copyright.

Disclaimer: These are my opinions and ways that have worked for me. They in no way represent a definitive method of accomplishing your goals as a songwriter or garantee sucess. I am not a lawyer, and can offer only advice.