What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sets up orchestra partly for backing musical work (4)" mean?

The definition is "work". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "setS UP Orchestra partly for backing musical work" The answer is OPUS.

Sets up orchestra partly for backing musical work (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29216 | 21 Across | 2023-11-01 flower

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