What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tenor Domingo's initial break (5)" mean?

The definition is "Tenor". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. D (first letter of "Domingo's") + RIFT (synonym of "break") [first letter: "initial"]; definition: "Tenor" The answer is DRIFT.

Tenor Domingo's initial break (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28945 | 23 Down | 2022-12-20 flower

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