Cryptic crossword clue
Is able to divide into sections as French or Italian ballad 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CANZONE

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The straight part
We know that "French or Italian ballad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case french or italian ballad = canzone.
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 CANZONE mean?

CANZONE noun
  1. An Italian or Provençal song or ballad.
  2. A canzona (mediaeval Italian instrumental composition).

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