What does the cryptic crossword clue "Protest over bass split up the band (5)" mean?

The definition is "split up the band". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEMO (synonym="Protest") + B (abbreviation="bass") = DEMOB; definition: "split up the band" The answer is DEMOB.

Protest over bass split up the band (5)

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