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Begin (to play music?) (6,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strike up

(Other definitions for strike up that I've seen before include "Begin to play (a piece of music)" , "Start playing music - begin (acquaintance) - emboss" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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