What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old music maker with objection against wine (7)" mean?

The definition is "Old music maker". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SACK (synonym="[type of white] “wine”") + BUT (synonym="”objection” next to (against") = SACKBUT; definition: "Old music maker" The answer is SACKBUT.

Old music maker with objection against wine (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29137 | 5 Down | 2023-08-01 flower

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