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 theCarnatic fluteused 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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The Carnatic flute is shorter and made of bamboo, typically has a closed end, and is played in South Indian music. The Hindustani flute (Bansuri) is longer, has an open end, and is used in North Indian music.
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The Carnatic flute is shorter and made of bamboo, typically has a closed end, and is played in South Indian music. The Hindustani flute (Bansuri) is longer, has an open end, and is used in North Indian music.
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