What does the cryptic crossword clue "Melody on radio extended by and by (7)" mean?

The definition is "and by". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ERE (synonym="ERE") + LONG (synonym="LONG") = ERELONG; definition: "by and by" The answer is ERELONG.

Melody on radio extended by and by (7)

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