What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dullness small number found in second theatre award (8)" mean?

The definition is "Dullness". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (synonym="NO") + NO (synonym="NO") + TONY (synonym="NO") = MONOTONY; definition: "Dullness" The answer is MONOTONY.

Dullness small number found in second theatre award (8)

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