名曲

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 名曲（めいきょく） means a musical piece or song regarded as outstanding.
• Basic usage: Use it for a long-loved piece or a song praised across generations.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Fame versus artistic evaluation
  • 有名な曲 focuses on a piece being widely known.
  • 名曲 carries a positive judgment of the piece's quality.