Taiko or snare (4)
I believe the answer is:
drum
'taiko or snare' is the definition.
(I know that taiko is a type of drum)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for drum that I've seen before include "(Revolving) cylinder" , "Tap" , "found in the kitchen?" , "Introductory beats" , "Cylindrical metal container" .)