Small high-pitched flute used in military bands (4)

I believe the answer is:

fife

(Other definitions for fife that I've seen before include "High-pitched flute - Scottish area" , "High-pitched flute played in drum bands" , "part of Scotland?" , "Historic Scottish county, bordering on the Firth of Forth" , "Musical instrument -- area of Scotland" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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