Cryptic crossword clue
Type of pop provided by band is corny 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DISCO

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The straight part
We know that "Type of pop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of pop = disco.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISCO mean?

DISCO noun
  1. A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.
DISCO verb
  1. To dance disco-style dances.
  2. To go to discotheques.
DISCO noun
  1. (slightly obsolete) A nightclub where dancing takes place.

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