Nepalese Aerophone (Transverse Flute): "Bansuri"
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Music and Noisemakers
Object Type:
Country: Nepal
Continent: Asia
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The bansuri is a transverse (side-blown) flute made from bamboo with a blowhole and six fingerholes. Many bansuri have a seventh fingerhole. There is one vent hole as well on this instrument, located about an inch from the end of the flute.
The bansuri was largely a folk instrument until its introduction into classical Hindustani music popular in Northern India.
Source:
https://omeka-s.grinnell.edu/s/MusicalInstruments/item/2108