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Not a serious member of the orchestra? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

player

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'member of the orchestra?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for player that I've seen before include "Actor - musician" , "Performer" , "Actor; sportsman" , "Batsman perhaps" , "Gambler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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