What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small violin and half of score for one of Hazel's family (6)" mean?

The definition is "one of Hazel’s family". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KIT (synonym="‘small violin’. So now you know") + TEN (synonym="‘half a score’") = KITTEN; definition: "one of Hazel's family" The answer is KITTEN.

Small violin and half of score for one of Hazel's family (6)

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