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Song is abomination without two altos (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

anthem

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'song' is the definition.
(anthem is a kind of song)

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(Other definitions for anthem that I've seen before include "One for doomed youth" , "Solemn song" , "National tune" , "Internationale?" , "air of patriotism?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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