What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small sheltered area quiet - ideal for this? (5)" mean?

The definition is "this?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="abbreviation for small") + LEE (synonym="the side of a structure that’s sheltered from the wind") + P (synonym="musical abbreviation for Italian piano = quiet") = SLEEP; definition: "this?" The answer is SLEEP.

Small sheltered area quiet - ideal for this? (5)

Independent Cryptic #11780 | 3 Down | 2024-07-12 flower

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