What is interpolation in sampling?
In popular music, interpolation (also called a replayed sample) refers to using a melody—or portions of a melody (often with modified lyrics)—from a previously recorded song but re-recording the melody instead of sampling it.
Is an interpolation a sample?
While a sample is a snippet of an original song that's been copied and pasted into an entirely new piece, an interpolation is when a recording is recreated note for note and reflects the underlying composition.
Is interpolation in music legal?
Interpolation. When an artist or producer can't get approval to use a sample, or they don't have enough money to license the sample, they may re-record elements of the music such as the melody or the lyrics to create the effect of sampling the music without using the master recording.