The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DIDGERIDOO
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More clues leading to the result DIDGERIDOO
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The straight part
We know that "instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case instrument = didgeridoo.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DIDGERIDOO mean?
DIDGERIDOO noun- A musical instrument endemic to the Top End of Australia, consisting of a long hollowed-out log, which, when blown into, produces a low, deep mesmerising drone with sweeping rhythms