Musical livewire (9)
I believe the answer is:
conductor
'musical' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for conductor that I've seen before include "Bandleader" , "Leader of a group of musicians" , "Musician" , "Director - band leader" , "Train guard" .)