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Fire sergeant for making such passionate music (8)

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I believe the answer is:

flamenco

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'making such passionate music' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'fire sergeant' is the wordplay.
'fire' becomes 'flame' (synonyms).
'sergeant' becomes 'nco' (non-commissioned officer).
'flame'+'nco'='FLAMENCO'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for flamenco that I've seen before include "Spanish musical style" , "Gypsy dance associated with Spain" , "Dance performed with castanets" , "Energetic steps" , "Andalusian gypsy music" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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