What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unfortunately lose piccolos and another instrument (12)" mean?

The definition is "instrument". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LOSE (synonym="LOSE") + PICCOLOS (synonym="PICCOLOS") = OSCILLOSCOPE The answer is OSCILLOSCOPE.

Unfortunately lose piccolos and another instrument (12)

Independent Cryptic #12166 | 18 Across | 2025-10-06 flower

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