What does the cryptic crossword clue "Possibly, covet a series of notes (6)" mean?

The definition is "series of notes". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COVET + A = OCTAVE; definition: "series of notes" The answer is OCTAVE.

Possibly, covet a series of notes (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17138 | 18 Down | 2023-07-11 flower