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A modulation of voice in which to make reparation (5)

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atone

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'to make reparation' is the definition.
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'a modulation' is the wordplay.
'modulation' becomes 'tone' (I've seen this in another clue).
'a'+'tone'='ATONE'

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(Other definitions for atone that I've seen before include "In agreement - sounds singular" , "Make up for wrong done" , "Expiate" , "Make reparation for a misdeed" , "remedy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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