名曲(めいきょく)

めいきょく
noun
famous song; masterpiece (music)
leisure
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(めいきょく)を聴(き)いた。
I listened to a Beethoven masterpiece.
この曲(きょく)は昭和(しょうわ)の名曲(めいきょく)として今(いま)も愛(あい)されている。
This song is still loved as a classic from the Showa era.
名曲(めいきょく)ぞろいのアルバムで、一曲目(いっきょくめ)から最後(さいご)まで飽(あ)きずに聴(き)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(めい)~ family of words that indicate excellence.

Common collocations

  • 名曲(めいきょく)ぞろい (full of great songs)
  • 不朽(ふきゅう)の名曲(めいきょく) (an immortal masterpiece)
  • 隠(かく)れた名曲(めいきょく) (a hidden gem)
  • 名曲(めいきょく)喫茶(きっさ) (a cafe that plays classical music)

Related words

Related Words

Related: 名作(めいさく) (masterpiece (art/film))
Related: 名画(めいが) (famous painting or classic film)
Related: 名言(めいげん) (famous quote)
Compare: 新曲(しんきょく) (new song, new piece of music)
Compare: 代表曲(だいひょうきょく) (signature song)
Compare: ヒット曲(きょく) (hit song)
Compare: 佳曲(かきょく) (fine piece of music)
Compare: 神曲(しんきょく) (amazing song)
Related: 名著(めいちょ) (masterpiece (book))
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Added 2026.3.18 11:11 · Revised 2026.10.17 22:31
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