What does the cryptic crossword clue "Step back and dance guys, the musicians are here! (3,4,4)" mean?

The definition is "the musicians are here!". The wordplay uses a reversal. STEP (reversal="STEP") + HOP (synonym="”dance”") + BOYS (synonym="”guys”") = PETSHOPBOYS; definition: "the musicians are here!" The answer is PETSHOPBOYS.

Step back and dance guys, the musicians are here! (3,4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29070 | 1 Across | 2023-05-15 flower

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