### Question
How is the term voluntary license defined?


### Answer
The term **voluntary license** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 115* as the following:

> a license for use of a musical work (or share thereof) other than a compulsory license obtained under this section

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 115*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-SUBJECT MATTER AND SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT**

