What does the cryptic crossword clue "Austrian governess given cold welcome makes music (8)" mean?

The definition is "music". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARIA (synonym="reference the name of the governess, and later step-mother, of the von Trapp children, as depicted in the film The Sound of Music") + C (synonym="cold") + HI (synonym="an expression of greeting") = MARIACHI The answer is MARIACHI.

Austrian governess given cold welcome makes music (8)

Independent Cryptic #11839 | 24 Across | 2024-09-19 flower

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