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Gains slid off sliding scales (9)

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I believe the answer is:

glissandi

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'sliding scales' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
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'gains slid off' is the wordplay.
'off' indicates an anagram.
'gains'+'slid'='gainsslid'
'gainsslid' with letters rearranged gives 'GLISSANDI'.

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(Other definitions for glissandi that I've seen before include "Series of rapidly ascending or descending musical notes" , "Slides (music)" , "Musical terms" , "Players may perform them" , "showing smooth actions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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