The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BASSOONS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BASSOONS mean?
BASSOONS noun- A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.
- To play the bassoon.
- To make a bassoon-like sound.