What is the difference between a Carnatic and Hindustani flute (Bansuri)?

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While the Carnatic flute used in South India is called the venu, the Hindustani flute used in North India is called the bansuri. The venu uses thicker walled and darker bamboo than the bansuri. Also, venu has eight playing and one blowing hole while bansuri uses six playing holes and one blowing hole...
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While the Carnatic flute used in South India is called the venu, the Hindustani flute used in North India is called the bansuri.The venu uses thicker walled and darker bamboo than the bansuri. Also, venu has eight playing and one blowing hole while bansuri uses six playing holes and one blowing hole. read less
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