What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top jazz songstress? A star (7)" mean?

The definition is "A star". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAP (synonym="top") + ELLA (synonym="ELLA") = CAPELLA; definition: "A star" The answer is CAPELLA.

Top jazz songstress? A star (7)

Times Cryptic #28594 | 5 Down | 2023-05-04 flower

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