This is the 14170th most frequent Korean word.
명곡
"명곡" means "masterpiece" or "famous song."
In this sentence, 명곡 is used to describe the song as a masterpiece, suggesting its exceptional quality.
이 노래는 정말 명곡이에요.
This song is truly a masterpiece.
Here, 명곡 is applied to a specific song from a movie, emphasizing its outstanding reception and popularity.
그 영화의 명곡은 오랫동안 사람들에게 사랑받았어요.
The masterpiece song from that movie has been loved by people for a long time.
In this case, 명곡 references the act of composing a masterpiece, focusing on the effort and skill needed to create such an exemplarily recognized piece.