Cryptic crossword clue
Opening with word of prayer to glide — in cantor’s style? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PORTAMENTO

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "glide — in cantor’s style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glide — in cantor’s style = portamento.
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 PORTAMENTO mean?

PORTAMENTO noun
  1. A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.

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