As played in some Cuban joint? (5)
I believe the answer is:
banjo
'as played in some cuban joint?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'in some cuban joint?' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'BANJO' is hidden within 'some cuban joint'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for banjo that I've seen before include "Stringed instrument beloved of old minstrel shows" , "Softly (music)" , "Formby's instrument" , "Relative of the guitar" , "Bluegrass instrument?" .)