道教音樂有悠久歷史、豐富內涵、多樣形式，薈萃道教音樂之傳統藝術精華，展示其於道教文化、藝術方面之重要價值。道教音樂可追溯至原始巫教之降神歌舞、儺舞，其素材來自古代雅樂與方士琴歌，吟誦聲法模仿佛教唄贊轉讀。復又參考儒家禮制與佛教儀軌，將道教音樂變為轉經、上啟、宣戒、注念玄真等齋醮節目之儀式手段。 音樂格律為道壇儀式重要組成部分。道壇儀式之音樂表現以唱腔為主，音樂性法器擊拍與後場奏樂為輔，儀式過程須三者密切配合才能順利銜接。道教賦予樂器種種神秘宗教象徵意義，使音樂為科儀服務時，不可避免地被賦宗教功能，並具有特殊表現力，從中顯示道教與中國傳統文化之深厚淵源關係。道教音樂於文化生活中，對豐富群眾之文化活動、適應民俗生活、保存與發展中國民族民間音樂等方面，皆起過積極作用，發揮宗教之外的功能及影響力。

Taoism music are having long history, vast varieties in content and rich in formats. Interpreting the essence of Taoist music’s traditional artistic could thus display its important roles in Taoist culture and arts. The origins of Taoism Music were developed form ancient sorcery and Nuo songs and dances, the forms of music were developed form ancient Chinese song and hermits musical instrument song. The patterns of chanting were developed form Buddhist sutra chanting and the rituals wee influenced by both Confucianism and Buddhism. The rules and forms of music are the important composition of Taoism ritual. The presentation of the music is dominating by singing and assisting by the hitting of religious instruments and the background band accompaniment. Instruments use in the ritual are granted with religious significant that presenting close relationship with traditional Chinese culture. Taoism music is important in Chinese folk culture by enriching everyday life of people and influencing the styles of folk music.