Flutes surround another instrument (4)

I believe the answer is:

lute

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'instrument' is the definition.
(lute is a kind of instrument)

'flutes surround another' is the wordplay.
'LUTE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for lute that I've seen before include "Stringed instrument shaped like a halved egg" , "clay" , "Ancient stringed instrument" , "Old musical instrument" , "Old plucked instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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