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The Beethoven piece that starts Handelian? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fifth

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the beethoven' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
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'piece that starts handelian?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for fifth that I've seen before include "(Of a monarch) V" , "US amendment guaranteeing the right to silence" , "- Column is a group working for the enemy" , "Fraction" , "Musical interval" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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