Drums are foundational in secular music. They come in various forms, including bass drums, snares, tom toms, and cymbals.
Harps have a long history in secular music, especially in classical, folk, and some contemporary genres.
Instruments like guitars, violins, cellos, and basses are essential in secular music.
Woodwinds such as flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and oboes produce sound by blowing air through a mouthpiece.
Apart from drums, percussion instruments such as tambourines, maracas, xylophones, and congas contribute to rhythm and texture in secular music.
Keyboards encompass a wide range of instruments, such as pianos, synthesizers, organs, and electric keyboards.