Cryptic crossword clue
Player not on pitch — what’s the reason? 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TONE DEAF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TONE DEAF mean?

TONE DEAF noun
  1. Tone-deaf people, as a group.
TONE DEAF adjective
  1. Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes.
  2. Having little appreciation of music, whether or not as a result of tone deafness.
  3. Out of touch with the experience of ordinary people.
  4. Insensitive and offensive as a result of not noticing the current social context.

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