What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mug repeatedly cheers choral work (7)" mean?

The definition is "choral work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="Mug") + TATA (synonym="cheers") = CANTATA; definition: "choral work" The answer is CANTATA.

Mug repeatedly cheers choral work (7)

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