Cryptic crossword clue
American composer’s dance music style 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BARBERSHOP

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The straight part
We know that "music style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case music style = barbershop.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BARBERSHOP mean?

BARBERSHOP noun
  1. The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a man) can go to get a haircut.
  2. A style of a capella vocal music, sung in four-part harmony, typically by a quartet of men.

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