Some makeshift percussion instruments (4)

I believe the answer is:

pots

(Other definitions for pots that I've seen before include "Stop (anag.)" , "Gets (a ball) into pocket" , "Ceramics; pockets (ball)" , "Preserves" , "Containers; oodles" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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