Bongo, e.g. (4)

I believe the answer is:

drum

(Other definitions for drum that I've seen before include "12th" , "Introductory beats" , "Empty" , "Spool; beaten instrument" , "Iris rootstock (perfume)" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and the Penny Press.

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