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Such a vocal piece is mayhem (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

havoc

'is mayhem' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'such a vocal piece' is the wordplay.
'piece' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HAVOC' is hidden within 'such a vocal'.

(Other definitions for havoc that I've seen before include "Widespread destruction and great disorder" , "Pandemonium" , "Chaos and destruction" , "Total destruction" , "Carnage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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