Cryptic crossword clue
Performed live, reel produces musical awakening 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REVEILLE

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The straight part
We know that "musical awakening" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case musical awakening = reveille.
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 REVEILLE mean?

REVEILLE noun
  1. The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers.

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