Wind instruments like pipes, but higher in volume (twice) (5)

I believe the answer is:

fifes

'wind instruments' is the definition.
(fife is a kind of wind instrument)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Another definition for fifes that I've seen is " Small flutes usually with drums".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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