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Kid influenced by sound (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

suede

'kid' is the definition.
(both are types of leather)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Soft leather with one side napped" , "Leather with a soft napped surface" , "Undressed kidskin" , "leather material" , "Soft goatskin" .)

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