What does the cryptic crossword clue "Aster? Write music about it (9)" mean?

The definition is "about it". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IT (synonym="about") in COMPOSE (synonym="write music") = COMPOSITE The answer is COMPOSITE.

Aster? Write music about it (9)

Independent Cryptic #11690 | 26 Across | 2024-03-29 flower

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