What does the cryptic crossword clue "Noise after composer of noteless music shut up (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "shut up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAGE (synonym="composer of noteless music") + DIN (synonym="Noise") = CAGEDIN; definition: "shut up" The answer is CAGEDIN.

Noise after composer of noteless music shut up (5,2)

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