What does the cryptic crossword clue "Song from Ratty, Kit and half a countertenor (8)" mean?

The definition is "Song". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAD (synonym="annoyed") + RIG (synonym="equipment=") + AL (synonym="half of") = MADRIGAL; definition: "Song" The answer is MADRIGAL.

Song from Ratty, Kit and half a countertenor (8)

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