Taoist music is one of the Chinese religious musics and an indispensable part in Taoist rituals. Its characteristics are mainly manifested in the following aspects:
Ritual orientation: Taoist music is created to set off and enhance the religious atmosphere and enhance the believers' yearning for the fairy world and respect for the gods.
Incorporating elements of court music: Taoist music has absorbed many elements of ancient Chinese court music and folk music, forming a unique musical style.
Elegant style: The melody of Taoist music is not only full of mystery, but also often has an elegant style, giving people a sense of detachment from the mundane world.
Rich content: The content of Taoist music is very rich, including songs praising the gods, ballads telling mythical stories, and music used in different Taoist rituals, etc.
Taoist music holds an important position in the history of Chinese music. In the history of the development of ancient Chinese music, some forms and styles of Taoist music have influenced the development of later religious music and secular music. At the same time, it is also an important art form and has important value for studying the theory and practice of ancient Chinese music.