A flute which is held horizontally when played.Globally, transverse flutes are less common than end-blown or duct flutes....
The Concerto in D for Traverso (a transverse flute) and the Suite in A Minor for Recorder, Strings, and Basso Continuo are among Telemann's most famous works.
Some Indian bamboo transverse flutes have holes so far apart that they cannot be properly played by a Westerner.