Drum lightly (3)

I believe the answer is:

tap

(Other definitions for tap that I've seen before include "Light stroke" , "non-violent strike" , "It's faucet in the US" , "Draw upon Pat" , "Somewhere to drink beer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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