What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bust artist pursuing gold brass etc (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bust". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (synonym="French-derived heraldic term for the colour gold") + CHEST (synonym="bust = upper body") + RA (synonym="abbreviation for Royal Academician = artist") = ORCHESTRA; definition: "brass etc" The answer is ORCHESTRA.

Bust artist pursuing gold brass etc (9)

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