April16,2025
A smaller version of the flute, it plays an octave higher and is known for its bright, piercing sound in orchestras.
An early woodwind instrument with a whistle mouthpiece, often used in classical and folk music.
A high-pitched, small flute often used in military and marching bands, especially during the 18th century.
A traditional Indian bamboo flute with a rich, mellow tone—prominent in Indian classical and folk music.
A Chinese transverse bamboo flute, notable for its buzzing membrane that gives it a unique timbre.
A Japanese end-blown bamboo flute, used in meditation and traditional music, known for its haunting and breathy tone.
A set of tubes of varying lengths bound together, played by blowing across the open tops—common in South American music.
A traditional Andean flute with a notched end, made from bamboo or wood, played vertically.