What does the cryptic crossword clue "Simple song: could it be any louder? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Simple song". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANYLOUDER ("any louder?") [anagram: "could"] = ROUNDELAY; definition: "Simple song:" The answer is ROUNDELAY.

Simple song: could it be any louder? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28999 | 20 Across | 2023-02-21 flower

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