Intrinsic to Varese, a real musical gift (3)
I believe the answer is:
ear
'musical gift' is the definition.
(a talented musician has 'the ear')
'intrinsic to varese a real' is the wordplay.
'EAR' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ear that I've seen before include "A corny bit" , "Hearing aid?" , "Head of grain" , "Listening organ" , "Ability to recognise sounds" .)