So: yes, it was caused by a send; bypassing the send on the NOT SOLO track caused the extra sounds to stop. Also ticking the "post" button, so it is ON (blue) -- that stopped the extra sounds too.
Something not right. I'm using Virtual Sound Stage as a plugin on the aux bus referenced by the sounding but unwanted track. ... will try changing to another VST reverb. (edit) same problem with BREVERB.