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Liking to write melodic music (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

penchant

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'liking' is the definition.
(penchant is a kind of liking)

'write melodic music' is the wordplay.
'write' becomes 'pen' (synonyms).
'melodic music' becomes 'chant' (chant is a kind of music. I am not sure about the 'melodic' bit.).
'pen'+'chant'='PENCHANT'

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(Other definitions for penchant that I've seen before include "Disposition" , "Inclination; taste" , "Predilection, preference" , "Willingness" , "'Predilection, a strong liking (8)'" .)

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