Wealthy 18th century American women learned needlepoint, drawing, painting, and music, much like their English counterparts.

Most instruments, like the harpsichord in the home of the heroine of the The Turncoat, were probably imported. You can listen to period harpsichords here. Or view a period primer, like The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany.

The concert in The Turncoat where part of Dido and Aeneas by Purcell was sung, probably sounded a lot like this this recording by New Trinity Baroque.

Colonial Williamsburg has a page on 18th century music and dance, and another on tavern music.