Possible Clues:

• ''Spirit of '76'' instrument
• Conga, e.g.
• By the sound of it, done this out of Dublin, so be at it
• It's the done thing, by the sound of it, to get beaten outside Dublin
• Unusual to interrupt comical introduction
• Beat or roll source
• Fife companion
• A rock band's name often appears on it
• What to do when told to ''beat it!''
• Many a membranophone