Flute

Definition

This instrument belongs to the woodwind family, although it is nowadays usually made of metal. It differs from other woodwind instruments as it does not have a reed. The sound is produced by blowing across the top of a hole – a bit like blowing across the open top of a glass bottle.

Examples

Samuel Coles introduces his instrument - the flute.

See and hear and example of flute plus beatboxing.

Related concepts

• Woodwind (N3 & N4 Tech)