is there a particular instrument or instrument family that composers tend to use for romantic melodies?
What instruments were used in the Romantic Period? The piano was the main instrument used, but the tuba, saxophone, lute, hurdy-gurdy, and flute were also popular. Also the violin, violla, cello, double bass and other stringâ¦ed instruments as well as percussion instruments were used. --- The romantic period was between 1815 and 1910. All of the instruments currently used in a modern classical orchestra were available during this period. Phoebe Whyte.