What does the cryptic crossword clue "Edge has broken some pieces of glass instrument (8)" mean?

The definition is "instrument". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PIP (synonym="edge") in PANES (synonym="some pieces of glass") = PANPIPES; definition: "instrument" The answer is PANPIPES.

Edge has broken some pieces of glass instrument (8)

Times Cryptic #28862 | 1 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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