If a local band wrote their own rendition of a Celine Dion song, the band could try to copyright their rendition of the song as a(n):
A) imitative work
B) offshoot work
C) derivative work
D) subsequent work
E) supplemental work

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A derivative work is a new, original work that is based on a pre-existing work. In this case, the local band's rendition of a Celine Dion song is based on the original Celine Dion song, making it a derivative work. This means that the band can apply for a copyright on their rendition, but they must also obtain permission or a license from the copyright owner of the original song.

If a Local Band Wrote Their Own Rendition of a Celine