What does the cryptic crossword clue "Noted player, as such, entertained by Greek character and Scotsman? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Noted player". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MU (synonym="Greek character") + SIC (synonym="as such") + IAN (synonym="Scotsman") = MUSICIAN; definition: "Noted player," The answer is MUSICIAN.

Noted player, as such, entertained by Greek character and Scotsman? (8)

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