What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small instrument pitched too high (5)" mean?

The definition is "pitched too high". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Small") + HARP (synonym of "instrument"); definition: "pitched too high" The answer is SHARP.

Small instrument pitched too high (5)

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