Names a couple of Chopin pieces (8)
I believe the answer is:
frederic
'names' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for frederic that I've seen before include "-- Chopin, composer" , "Polish-born French composer of 'Minute Waltz'" .)