What does the cryptic crossword clue "Killjoy's standard mistake: unfinished musical work (5,6)" mean?

The definition is "Killjoy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAR (synonym="PAR") + TYPO (synonym="TYPO") + OPER (synonym="OPER") = PARTY POOPER; definition: "Killjoy's" The answer is PARTY POOPER.

Killjoy's standard mistake: unfinished musical work (5,6)

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