Drum in a drum kit (5)

I believe the answer is:

snare

(Other definitions for snare that I've seen before include "Trap with noose for catching animals or birds" , "Catch" , "Entrap" , "Noosed trap" , "Animal trap" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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