What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male band led by American conducting (8)" mean?

The definition is "conducting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). US (synonym="American") + HE (synonym="male") + RING (synonym="band, as in “wedding band” = a ring worn on the finger") = USHERING; definition: "conducting" The answer is USHERING.

Male band led by American conducting (8)

Independent Cryptic #11891 | 8 Down | 2024-11-19 flower

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