Song and dance witnessed at the gate (5)

I believe the answer is:

scene

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'song and dance' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for scene that I've seen before include "Pleasant view or public quarrel" , "Vista or stage setting" , "Where things happen" , "Drama; setting" , "A row - or a view" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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