The term 'TYPE OF FLUTE' can be answered with two solutions: ALTO (4 letters) and RECORDER (8 letters). An ALTO flute is a type of flute that is pitched in the key of G, one fifth lower than the standard concert flute. It is usually made of metal and has a curved head joint. The RECORDER is a woodwind instrument that is popular in early music and folk music. It is typically made of wood and has a cylindrical bore. It is held vertically and has seven finger holes and one thumb hole.