composer writes a beautiful piano piece, creating a melody that evokes strong emotions. The composer records the performance and releases it on various music streaming platforms. What type of work is protected by copyright law in this scenario?


A scientific research paper analysing the composition.


A spoken interview with the composer.


A physical piano used in the recording.


The composer's performance of the piano piece.

The composer's performance of the piano piece is the work protected by copyright law in this scenario. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including musical compositions and performances. The composer's performance of the piano piece is considered their original creation and therefore falls under copyright protection.