What does the cryptic crossword clue "Voice is key in brief authority (9)" mean?

The definition is "Voice". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ALT (synonym="ALT") in CONTRO (synonym="CONTRO") = CONTRALTO; definition: "Voice" The answer is CONTRALTO.

Voice is key in brief authority (9)

Times Cryptic #29001 | 9 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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