It's played with effortless artistry (5)

I believe the answer is:

sitar

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This could be a double definition.

'it's played' is the first definition.
(sitar is a kind of musical instrument)

'effortless artistry' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'with' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sitar that I've seen before include "Guitar-like instrument" , "Indian string instrument" , "Lasting from morning to night" , "instrument out east" , "music producer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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