What is tranverse flute?

The transverse flute is a musical instrument that is part of the woodwind family. It is also commonly known as the side-blown flute or the cross flute. The flute is played horizontally, with the player blowing across the embouchure hole and creating vibrations in the air column inside the instrument.

Transverse flutes are typically made of metal, wood, or a combination of both materials. The modern transverse flute has a cylindrical bore and a varying number of keys and holes, with a range of about three octaves.

The transverse flute was developed in Europe during the 16th century and became popular in the Baroque period, with composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann writing many works for the instrument. It has since been used in a variety of musical genres including classical, folk, and jazz.