The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word THEREMINS
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The straight part
We know that "we play out Midsomer Murders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case we play out midsomer murders = theremins.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 THEREMINS mean?
THEREMINS noun- An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.