What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cast ultimately drowned out by quiet beat (6)" mean?

The definition is "beat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THRE (synonym="THRE") + SH (synonym="quiet") = THRESH; definition: "beat" The answer is THRESH.

Cast ultimately drowned out by quiet beat (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29251 | 1 Across | 2023-12-12 flower

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