What does the cryptic crossword clue "You may get a lift following introduction to classical composer (6)" mean?

The definition is "composer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="first letter of [introduction to] C LASSICAL") + HOP (synonym="HOP") + IN (synonym="an invitation to get into someone’s car for a lift") = CHOPIN; definition: "composer" The answer is CHOPIN.

You may get a lift following introduction to classical composer (6)

Independent Cryptic #11844 | 1 Across | 2024-09-25 flower

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