What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pitch marker almost split (4)" mean?

The definition is "Pitch marker". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. CLEFT (synonym of "split") [curtailing: "almost"]; definition: "Pitch marker" The answer is CLEF.

Pitch marker almost split (4)

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