What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl chasing bubbly and song (8)" mean?

The definition is "song". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAVA (synonym="bubbly – sparkling wine") + TINA (synonym="girl") = CAVATINA; definition: "song" The answer is CAVATINA.

Girl chasing bubbly and song (8)

Times Cryptic #28646 | 5 Down | 2023-07-04 flower

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