Flutes can be classified by how sound is produced and how they are played. The main types include end-blown flutes, such as the nΔy and panpipes, in which air is directed across the end of the instrument; transverse (side-blown) flutes, such as the modern concert flute, played by blowing across a side opening; and fipple flutes, such as the recorder, which use an internal duct to guide air against an edge. These types of flutes appear in many forms across cultures, reflecting a wide range of designs and musical traditions.
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