What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sign for staff meaning break cut short (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Sign for staff". The wordplay uses a deletion. TENOR (synonym="meaning") + CLEF (synonym="CLEF") = TENOR CLEF; definition: "Sign for staff" The answer is TENOR CLEF.

Sign for staff meaning break cut short (5,4)

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