What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note on instrument one's played (5)" mean?

The definition is "one’s played". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="Note") + LUTE (synonym="instrument") = FLUTE; definition: "one's played" The answer is Flute.

Note on instrument one's played (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3104 | 23 Down | 2021-04-18 flower

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