What does the cryptic crossword clue "Concession shown by artist with number for singer (7)" mean?

The definition is "singer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOP (synonym="Concession") + RA (abbreviation="artist") + NO (abbreviation="number") = SOPRANO; definition: "singer" The answer is SOPRANO.

Concession shown by artist with number for singer (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17005 | 21 Down | 2023-01-05 flower

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