What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strauss heroine’s operatic song upset finale (7)" mean?

The definition is "finale". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ARIA (synonym of "operatic song") + END (synonym of "finale") [reversal: "upset"]; definition: "Strauss heroine's" The answer is ARIADNE.

Strauss heroine’s operatic song upset finale (7)

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