Cryptic crossword clue
Brahms and Liszt retain an unmusical attribute 3,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word TIN EAR

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The straight part
We know that "an unmusical attribute" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case an unmusical attribute = tin ear.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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