What does the cryptic crossword clue "Musical piece in examination? Stick around (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ORAL (synonym="examination") in PASTE (synonym="stick") = PASTORALE The answer is PASTORALE.

Musical piece in examination? Stick around (9)

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