What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fielder sees large number of people reduced after interval (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Fielder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THIRD (synonym="musical interval") + MAN (synonym="MAN") = THIRD MAN; definition: "Fielder" The answer is THIRD MAN.

Fielder sees large number of people reduced after interval (5,3)

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