Old instrument mentioned by storyteller (4)

I believe the answer is:

lyre

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'old instrument' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for lyre that I've seen before include "Rely (anag.)" , "Harp used by ancient Greeks" , "Music-maker" , "Old instrument, like a harp" , "Early harp" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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