Related Clues:

• Toyed - used an instrument
• Didn't stay on the bench
• Gamed; laid (a card)
• Put on pitch, outside left took part in game
• Amused oneself, having performed in the band perhaps
• Participated in game
• Didn't work, or worked as a musician?
• Competed against, as in tennis
• Taken for a fool
• Had fun
• Pussycat Dolls song
• Put in gym, daughter had fun
• Gambolled or gambled on
• Amused oneself
• Took part in a sport or game