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It may identify the member leading the orchestra (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

armband

'it may identify' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'member leading the orchestra' is the wordplay.
'member' becomes 'arm' (member can mean a limb).
'leading' means one lot of letters go next to another (some letters go in front of others).
'the orchestra' becomes 'band' (large musical group).
'arm'+'band'='ARMBAND'

'the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for armband that I've seen before include "Something worn around sleeve" , "Worn by football captain or mourner" , "It signals captain" , "addition to jacket?" , "Inflatable aid for those learning to swim" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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