What does the cryptic crossword clue "One taking and playing clarinets (9)" mean?

The definition is "One taking". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CLARINETS = LARCENIST; definition: "One taking" The answer is LARCENIST.

One taking and playing clarinets (9)

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