The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TONE DEAF
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The straight part
We know that "unable to appreciate music" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unable to appreciate music = tone deaf.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 TONE DEAF mean?
TONE DEAF noun- Tone-deaf people, as a group.
- Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes.
- Having little appreciation of music, whether or not as a result of tone deafness.
- Out of touch with the experience of ordinary people.
- Insensitive and offensive as a result of not noticing the current social context.