Which of the following would most likely be considered fair use of copyrighted material?

A) A T-shirt company uses a famous clause from a song and places it on their T-shirts.
B) A high school teacher copies a portion of a song sheet to explain the use of timing and syncopation.
C) A nonprofit organization sells copies of a copyrighted cookbook at a fundraiser.
D) A movie producer uses a popular song as background to one of his/her movie scenes.

Fair Use

A legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission, typically for purposes such as criticism, commentary, teaching, or research.

Copyrighted Material

Works like literature, music, and art that are legally protected, prohibiting unauthorized use or duplication.

Timing and Syncopation

The strategic scheduling and coordination of events or actions, especially to achieve maximum effect or to synchronize with other processes.