What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leftist composed music, not including Mass (9)" mean?

The definition is "Leftist". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MUSIC (synonym="MUSIC") + NOT (synonym="NOT") + M (synonym="Mass") = COMMUNIST; definition: "Leftist" The answer is COMMUNIST.

Leftist composed music, not including Mass (9)

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