Cryptic crossword clue
Notes held in one song with tabla initially backing 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TENUTI

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The straight part
We know that "Notes held" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case notes held = tenuti.
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 TENUTI mean?

TENUTI noun
  1. A tempo mark directing that a note or passage is to be held for the full time
  2. A passage having this mark

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