What does the cryptic crossword clue "R Melody Maker a (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NT (synonym="=books, i.e. New Testament") + RACHE (synonym="RACHE") = CHANTER The answer is CHANTER.

R Melody Maker a (7)

Independent Cryptic #11629 | 7 Down | 2024-01-18 flower