1.
famous song; musical masterpiece; classic piece of music
A well-known and highly regarded piece of music, whether classical, pop, folk, or any other genre. Implies widespread recognition and enduring popularity.
ベートーベンの名曲を聴いた。
I listened to a Beethoven masterpiece.
この曲は昭和の名曲として今も愛されている。
This song is still loved as a classic from the Showa era.
名曲ぞろいのアルバムで、一曲目から最後まで飽きずに聴ける。
The album is full of great songs — you can listen from the first track to the last without getting bored.
USAGE:
Applies to all genres of music. Classical music fans, J-pop listeners, and karaoke enthusiasts all use this word. Part of the 名~ family of words that indicate excellence.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 名曲ぞろい (full of great songs)
- 不朽の名曲 (an immortal masterpiece)
- 隠れた名曲 (a hidden gem)
- 名曲喫茶 (a cafe that plays classical music)
RELATED 名~ WORDS:
- 名作: masterpiece (literary, film, art)
- 名画: famous painting or classic film
- 名言: famous quote