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Resist trend, one that's hitting the high notes (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

countertenor

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'one that's hitting the high notes' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'resist trend' is the wordplay.
'resist' becomes 'counter'.
'trend' becomes 'tenor' (I've seen this in another clue).
'counter'+'tenor'='COUNTERTENOR'

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(Other definitions for countertenor that I've seen before include "Singer" , "Highest male singing voice" , "he'll sing" , "being highly vocal" , "Adult male with an alto voice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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