You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Category: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 
Clue: Term for the various strands of gut, nylon, or wire stretched over the head of a sidedrum
snares

Category: THERE'S A WEIGHT 
Clue: At the Kentucky Derby, the horses' equipment & these can weigh no less than 126 lbs. combined
the weight of the jockey

Category: FOOD 
Clue: Poutine, a Montreal treat, is covered with gravy & this solid element of cheese

the curd