What does the cryptic crossword clue "Setter given books on old West Indian music (5)" mean?

The definition is "West Indian music". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ME (abbreviation="Setter") + NT (abbreviation="books") + O (abbreviation="old") = MENTO; definition: "West Indian music" The answer is MENTO.

Setter given books on old West Indian music (5)

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