Cryptic crossword clue
Modern music on sound system in street party, a form of torture 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "a form of torture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a form of torture = strappado.
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 STRAPPADO mean?

STRAPPADO noun
  1. A form of torture in which the victim is hung from the ceiling by a rope attached to the hands, which are tied together behind the victim's back.
STRAPPADO verb
  1. To torture by means of this device.

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