21.   His resignation follows the departure of other senior music executives from Time Warner labels.

22.   How much he will be paid in Boston has not been disclosed, but some music executives speculated it could approach his Met earnings.

23.   Its members duplicate and trade music files, violating copyright laws and alarming music industry executives.

24.   Its mission was to awaken musicians, music executives and computer technologists to the potential of using computers and the Internet to market and promote music.

25.   Many music executives, however, say review boards are widespread.

26.   Morris said he intended to bring with him Mel Lewinter, another former senior music executive at Time Warner.

27.   Morris was considered for the job of chairman of the Warner Music Group, according to a music executive close to the company.

28.   Most music executives remain unaware of this new wrinkle in downloading.

29.   Mr. Morris said he intended to bring in Mel Lewinter, another former senior music executive at Time Warner.

30.   Music executives say Ames is the right person to lead such an effort.