Cryptic crossword clue
Sound of repetitive music boosts artillery attacks 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "artillery attacks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case artillery attacks = cannonades.
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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 CANNONADES mean?

CANNONADES noun
  1. Firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time .
  2. A loud noise like a cannonade; a booming.

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