Orchestra deleted part of English singer (5)

I believe the answer is:

adele

'english singer' is the definition.

'orchestra deleted part' is the wordplay.
'part' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ADELE' is hidden within 'orchestra deleted'.

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for adele that I've seen before include "Performer" , "Female English singer-songwriter, b. 1988" , "Singer with albums titled 19, 21 and 25" , "girl" , "Popular female singer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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