Glasses used in orchestra (6)

I believe the answer is:

leader

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'in orchestra' is the definition.
(I know that leader is part of orchestra)

'glasses used' is the wordplay.
'glasses' becomes 'lead glasses' (lead glass is a kind of glass).
'used' becomes 'er' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'lead'+'er'='LEADER'

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(Other definitions for leader that I've seen before include "source of inspiration" , "Front-runner or head of group" , "One inspires or guides others" , "Boss, commander" , "Main editorial in a newspaper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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