Cryptic crossword clue
One lyric number in a balletplayed, with which flute or violin opens not English

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LABIODENTAL

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The straight part
We know that "with which flute or violin opens" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with which flute or violin opens = labiodental.
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 LABIODENTAL mean?

LABIODENTAL noun
  1. A speech sound articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.
LABIODENTAL adjective
  1. Articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

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