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Explore the fundamental question of whether music has finite boundaries or infinite creative possibilities in this 27-minute lecture. Examine the capacity of music to expand and evolve as a subject matter, while gaining insight into the crucial role that musicologists play in understanding musical development. Delve into legal and theoretical perspectives on musical creation through referenced case studies, including the landmark Repp and K and R Music Inc. v. Andrew Lloyd Webber case and contemporary discussions about melody ownership and creative freedom in music composition.