What does the cryptic crossword clue "Material lie about modern American composer (10)" mean?

The definition is "Material". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIB (synonym="lie") + RE (synonym="with reference to=") + GLASS (synonym="modern American composer") = FIBREGLASS; definition: "Material" The answer is FIBREGLASS.

Material lie about modern American composer (10)

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