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== Taoist music ==
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[[Taoist music]] is the ceremonial music of [[Taoism]]. The importance of music in Taoist ceremony is demonstrated by revealing how central beliefs are reflected through elements of music such as instrumentation and rhythm. The principal belief of the [[Yin Yang]] is reflected in the categorization of musical tones. The two main tones of Taoist chanting are the Yin Tone and the Yang Tone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Classification and Forms of Daoist Music – FYSK: Daoist Culture Centre – Database |url=https://en.daoinfo.org/wiki/Classification_and_Forms_of_Daoist_Music |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=en.daoinfo.org |archive-date=2021-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226043556/https://en.daoinfo.org/wiki/Classification_and_Forms_of_Daoist_Music |url-status=live }}</ref> Taoist music can be found in every ceremonial occasion, including "Five Offerings" and the "Ode of Wishing for Longevity."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taoist Music |url=https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~rfrey/116TaoistMusic.htm |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=www.webpages.uidaho.edu |archive-date=2022-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930072755/https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~rfrey/116TaoistMusic.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Instruments ===
The instruments used in Taoist rituals are called Faqi ().<ref name=":7"/> These instruments include:

* Magical sword
* Water jar
* Muyu
* Dangzi
* Yinqing, Guiding chime