What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note haircut with perfect means of increasing volume (10)" mean?

The definition is "means of increasing volume". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MI (synonym="‘note’ of the sol-fa") + CROP (synonym="‘haircut’") + HONE (synonym="‘perfect’, verb") = MICROPHONE; definition: "means of increasing volume" The answer is MICROPHONE.

Note haircut with perfect means of increasing volume (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29274 | 19 Across | 2024-01-09 flower

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