Cryptic crossword clue
Melodious rendition from Cambridge priest doing turn 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CANTABILE

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The straight part
We know that "Melodious rendition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case melodious rendition = cantabile.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CANTABILE mean?

CANTABILE noun
  1. A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical manner
  2. A passage having this mark
CANTABILE adjective
  1. Describing a passage having this mark; singable, lyrical
CANTABILE adverb
  1. Played in this style; singingly, lyrically

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