What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught tenor playing musical instrument (6)" mean?

The definition is "musical instrument". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TENOR ("tenor") [anagram: "playing"] + C (abbreviation of "Caught") = CORNET; definition: "musical instrument" The answer is CORNET.

Caught tenor playing musical instrument (6)

Times Cryptic #29165 | 5 Across | 2025-02-28 flower

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