The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NATURALS
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The straight part
We know that "Musical notes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case musical notes = naturals.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NATURALS mean?
NATURALS noun- A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.
- A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental.
- The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.
- One with an innate talent at or for something.
- An almost white colour, with tints of grey, yellow or brown; originally that of natural fabric.
- One with a simple mind; a fool or idiot.
- One's natural life.
- A hairstyle for people with afro-textured hair in which the hair is not straightened or otherwise treated.
- Closed under submodules, direct sums, and injective hulls.