The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OCARINAS
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The straight part
We know that "Instruments" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case instruments = ocarinas.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OCARINAS mean?
OCARINAS noun- A woodwind musical instrument that is closed at both sides to produce an enclosed space, and punctured with finger holes.