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Obviously 'Parachute' can see Bach 'prelude removed' = ACH then stumped for a full parse, all help appreciated.

First note after Bach prelude removed, cut out? what a let down

first note = UT
(B)ach
pare (to cut [on the outside])

what a let down = DEF
to come down by parachute

cut out = pare
ach = (B) ach
ut= first note
parachute=let-down !!!

Thank you both so much, knew someone would be brighter than me today.

Mamya ♥

an improbable answer
Bach prelude removed = ach which leaves 'parute' cut out(side) = pare and cut out again = (o) ut
I said it was improbable!

Solvers of this puzzle, this week's Spectator and those watching BBC4 on Friday 17th will by now be aware of an upcoming bicentenary of somebody's birthday. 22nd May 1813. Watch out for the rest of the weekend!

For chiff: your theory would not explain "first note", & that is (acc. to Ch.) exactly what "ut" is!

UT is new to me, i don't have chambers but i found this,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solfege#Origin

...or here (same link).
http://tinyurl.com/byte56t

May I add a query ----10A Band's 4 17s (4)

Surley the 4 should be 12
reading Band's Wagner Opera= Ring. I'm using the downloaded version of puzzle