Cryptic crossword clue
Listeners' disapproval in ancient theatre 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ODEUM

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The straight part
We know that "ancient theatre" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ancient theatre = odeum.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ODEUM mean?

ODEUM noun
  1. An ancient Greek or Roman building used for performances of music and poetry.
  2. A theatre or concert hall.

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