佳曲(かきょく)

かきょく
noun
fine piece of music; excellent song
formalmusic
1. fine piece of music; excellent song; good composition
A musical piece of high quality or artistic merit. A somewhat formal and appreciative term used in music criticism and reviews to praise a composition without the superlative force of 'masterpiece.'
このアルバムには佳曲(かきょく)が多(おお)い。
This album has many fine songs.
隠(かく)れた佳曲(かきょく)を集(あつ)めたプレイリストを作(つく)った。
I made a playlist of hidden gems.
彼(かれ)の初期(しょき)の作品(さくひん)には、今(いま)でも色褪(いろあ)せない佳曲(かきょく)が数多(かずおお)く含(ふく)まれている。
Among his early works, there are many fine pieces that have not faded with time.

Composed of 佳(か) (good, fine, beautiful) and 曲(きょく) (piece of music, tune). The character 佳(か) implies refined, understated quality rather than overwhelming greatness. This word is frequently used in music reviews, liner notes, and critical writing. It carries a tone of genuine but measured praise.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 名曲(めいきょく): masterpiece, famous piece — implies greater fame and recognition
  • 良曲(りょうきょく): good song — more casual and used more in informal online discussion
  • 秀曲(しゅうきょく): excellent piece — emphasizes outstanding quality; rarer

Related Words

Compare: 名曲(めいきょく) (masterpiece, famous piece)
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