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Hit poor piano (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bump

'hit' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'poor piano' is the wordplay.
'poor' becomes 'bum' (both can mean poor quality).
'piano' becomes 'p'.
'bum'+'p'='BUMP'

(Other definitions for bump that I've seen before include "Slang for kill - . . . . off" , "Evidence of pregnancy - knock (into)" , "Lump caused by a blow" , "Speed restriction" , "Swelling caused by a blow perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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