Crossword Genius

Official musical instrument? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

recorder

I believe this is a double definition.

'official' is the first definition.
(I know that recorder is a type of official)

'musical instrument?' is the second definition.
(I know that recorder is a type of open flutes with internal duct with fingerholes)

(Other definitions for recorder that I've seen before include "Annalist" , "Musical instrument or note-taker" , "One taking down notes" , "Wind instrument - instrument for transferring sound to tape" , "Registrar" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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