- String instruments:
- Lute
- Viol
- Cittern
- Bandora
- Rebec
- Wind instruments:
- Recorder
- Flute
- Cornett
- Sackbut
- Shawm
- Percussion instruments:
- Drum
- Tabor
- Pipe and tabor
- Bells
- Keyboard instruments:
- Virginal
- Harpsichord
These instruments were used in various settings, such as courtly entertainments, church music, and folk music. They were also played by professional musicians as well as amateurs.