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Alessandro Scarlatti's first name (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oscar

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'name' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'alessandro scarlatti's' is the wordplay.
'OSCAR' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'first' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for oscar that I've seen before include "letter read out on radio" , "Some players are given this" , "Film industry award" , "One close to Mike" , "Movie award, popularly called" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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