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The tension shows in the music (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strain

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the tension' is the first definition.
('strain' can be a synonym of 'tension')

'shows in the music' is the second definition.
'strain' can be an answer for 'music' (strain is a kind of music). I'm not certain of the 'shows in the' bit.

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(Other definitions for strain that I've seen before include "Noted" , "Weaken -- sieve" , "Blood" , "Injure (a muscle); distinct breed" , "Drain off" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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