What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shorter of two chords from Iron Maiden hit is on American guitar (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Shorter of two chords". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IRON (synonym="hit") + IS (synonym="IS") + AX (synonym="American spelling of ‘axe'(guitar") + M (synonym="maiden") = MINOR AXIS; definition: "Shorter of two chords" The answer is MINOR AXIS.

Shorter of two chords from Iron Maiden hit is on American guitar (5,4)

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