What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scotsman enters Post Office quietly (5)" mean?

The definition is "quietly". The wordplay uses charade, container. IAN (synonym of "Scotsman") + PO (synonym of "Post Office") [container: "enters"]; definition: "quietly" The answer is PIANO.

Scotsman enters Post Office quietly (5)

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