道教词是以道教神仙理想立意、表现道人精神境界的一种文学样式。
就起源而论，道教词可以追溯于玄歌、变文。所谓「玄歌」也就是「玄道」之歌；从形式上看，玄歌属于道教说唱曲艺作品中的唱词之类。为了吸引听众，玄歌作者往往以第一人称手法叙述故事。例如《老子化胡经》卷十所收的《化胡歌》，以「我」代表老子，描绘了老君修道场所的仙家景色，讲述了「化胡成佛道」的故事，具备了叙事诗的基本特徵。
在《老子化胡经》中还收有《老君十六变词》十八首，此即属于道教变文之类。所谓「变文」是演述神变故事的一种形式。「道教变文」即演述道教神变故事的一种体式。适应说唱的需要，道教变文往往采用韵文形式，如《老君十六变词》便是纯韵文。作者按照方位的变更来组织情节，其场所转换亦依据「易」的九宫八卦方位。八卦代表八方，轮转两周，便有十六变词。
除了玄歌变文之外，「仙歌道曲」也是道教词的重要组成部分。它的产生与道教仪式的建立与流行有密切的关系。为使仪式的进行更加隆重，道人们便将赞歌与歌咏结合起来，于是有了各种唱词的出现。《无上秘要》卷二十录有仙歌若干首。从体例来看，《无上秘要》在摘录这些「仙歌」时都略加说明，指出其来历及何位仙人所唱。其体裁皆为五言，句数不一。表现了早期道教"以诗为词"的创作特点。
与「仙歌」词相媲美的是道曲之词。其主要体式有步虚词、赞咏词。
步虚词是乐府文学形式之一。唐吴竞《乐府古题要解》指出，这种词，描述歌颂众仙飘渺升天的美妙景象。步虚词的起源，向来有不同的说法。从许多典籍的记载来看，三国时期应当有步虚词行世。步虚词的歌唱节奏大体依照八卦九宫方位，从而造成阴阳回复的韵律。步虚词诵咏过程有一定路线，要求精神专注，念唱、步法、道具和谐统一。
与步虚词一脉相承，唐宋以来的赞咏词也是一种配乐的歌词。在道教斋蘸仪式盛行之际，道士、文人乃至皇帝官宦广制道曲，遂有各种赞咏词之诞生。今所见《金录斋三洞赞咏仪》与《玉音法事》中便收录了不少赞咏词。从形式上看，赞咏词虽然尚保存了步虚词的入乐法式，但也具备了一些新的特点。最重要的就是长短句的出现。例如《金录斋三洞赞咏仪》卷上所录《太清乐》在七言诗的基础上加入许多衬句，这就形成了长短不一的格式，具有独特的风格。
由于道教思想对中国文学的深刻渗透，历史上为文人们所雅好的词牌也多具神仙蕴含。据《钦定词谱》所录，《凤凰台上忆吹箫》、《解佩令》、《望仙门》、《献仙音》等，莫不与道教神仙故事有牵连。从内容上看，宋代许多词作具有鲜明的道教蕴含。不少大作家也创作了一定数量的神仙词。诸如柳永、黄庭坚、等都有此类题材的词作。这类作品常常把仙话典故同神游的心绪相糅合，通过双关语的应用，而产生奇特联想效果，耐人寻味。
Taoist immortal words is the ideal conception, the performance of a Taoist spiritual realm literary genre.
In terms of the origin, the word Taoism can be traced back in the mysterious song, change the text. The so-called "Mystery Song" is "Mystery Road" song; from the formal point of view, mysterious song of the Taoist works of folk art rap lyrics and the like. In order to attract listeners, Hyun Song of approach is often the first person narrative stories. Such as "I of Hu by" volume received 10 "of Hu Ge" to "I" stands for I, describes the monastic sites of Xian Jia Laojun view, about the "Buddha of Hu Road" story, with a narrative poem basic features.
In "I of Hu Jing" also received the "Laojun 16 change the word" 18, that is, a Taoist text of the class variable. The so-called "change text" is the story play out a god into a form. "Taoism and change the text" that play out the story of a Taoist god into a style. Meet the needs of rap, change the text of Taoism often use verse forms, such as "Laojun 16 change the word" is pure verse. In accordance with the change of position to organize the circumstances, the place is also based on conversion, "easy" Jiugong gossip position. Gossip on behalf of P Plus, rotation two weeks, there are 16 change the word.
In addition to changing the text Hyun Song, the "Fairy Song Tao Song" is also an important part of Taoist words. Its appearance and Taoist ritual to establish a close relationship with the epidemic. To make a more solemn ceremony, Tao There is filth on hymn singing together with, so with the emergence of various operas. "Supreme Miyao" Volume 20 number of the first songs recorded for the immortal. From the style point of view, "Supreme Miyao" in the extract of the "Fairy Song" slightly when they note that any bit of their origin and sung immortal. The genres are all Wu Yan, the number of different sentences. Performance of the early Taoist "in Poetry for the word" creative features.
And "Fairy Song" is a term comparable to Road Song of the story. The main style with Dreamland, Chan Wing-word.
Dreamland is one of the verse form of literature. Tang Wu Jing, "Yue Gu title to understanding" that such a word to describe the beauty of heaven praise Assembly of Immortals ethereal scene. Dreamland origin, has always had a different opinion. Records from the view of many books, three times the World Bank should be Dreamland. Dreamland singing rhythm in general accordance with gossip Jiugong position, resulting in the rhythm of yin and yang back. Dreamland process chant chant a certain line, requires a lot of focus, and chant, footwork, props harmony and unity.
And Dreamland the same strain, since the Tang and Song Yong-word praise is also a soundtrack of lyrics. Taoist ritual dip in the prevalence of the occasion, priests, scholars and even the emperor system Officials in Canton Road, the music, then there are various words of praise chant was born. Now see the "golden record fast three holes praise Winnie" and "Yu sound ceremonies" will be included in a lot of praise chant words. From the formal point of view, praise chant the word still holds despite the entry Dreamland French music, but with some new features. The most important thing is the emergence of Long Short Sentence. Such as "King recorded three holes Chan Wing-yee fast," the volume was recorded, "too pure music" on the basis of the Piece by adding a number of liner sentence, which formed the format of varying lengths, has a unique style.
Taoism on Chinese literature as the deep penetration of the history of the AGB for the scholar more than a fairy good tune also contains. According to "imperil the word spectrum," which was recorded, "Phoenix Yi Chui Xiao stage", "Xie Pei order", "Wang Xian Gate", "Xian Xian Yin", etc., everyone involved with the immortal story. From the content point of view, the Song Dynasty many words to make a clear implication of Taoism. Many great writers have created a number of gods word. Such as Liu Yong, Huang, and others have words for such subject matter. Such works often allusions Immortals blend with the journey of the spirit of the mood phase, through the application of a pun, but a wonderful association effects, it is interesting.
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