the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
/ði əˌmerɪkən səˌsaɪəti əv kəmˌpəʊzəz ˌɔːθəz ən ˈpʌblɪʃəz/
/ði əˌmerɪkən səˌsaɪəti əv kəmˌpəʊzərz ˌɔːθərz ən ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
(abbreviation ASCAP)
- an organization in the US that protects the rights of writers of music and songs. It collects money for its members from anyone who plays or sings in a professional performance or who organizes professional performances. compare PRS for Music