Orchestral drums (I, not Y) (7)

I believe the answer is:

timpani

(Other definitions for timpani that I've seen before include "Main pit (anag) - drums" , "Percussion instrument" , "orchestra members" , "PM, I ain't (anag.)" , "> kitchen equipment?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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