{{primarysources|date=July 2009}} {{Zoroastrianism sidebar}} {{Iranian music}} '''Zoroastrian music''' is a genre of [[religious music]] that accompanies religious and traditional rites among the [[Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrian]] people.
Although certain ancient Zoroastrian traditions show a negative approach towards Zoroastrian melodies such as the pre-Islamic pastorals and minstrels, Zoroastrian music has been in the religion since it was founded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parstimes.com/music/ritual_religious_music.html|title=Ritual and Religious Music in Iran|last=QH7|website=www.parstimes.com}}</ref>
Historical texts prove that prior to the [[Islamic conquest of Persia|arrival of Islam in Persia]], Zoroastrians knew choral and solo performance songs. The majority of these songs are no longer performed, although Zoroastrian religious songs still do remain. The wording of these songs are attained from either the [[Avesta]] or from the [[Gathas]] (sayings attributed to [[Zoroaster]]). Islamic influence can be seen in the melodies of the Naderi method of [[prayer]] recitation and pilgrim's songs. Musical instruments in zoroastrian such as [[Tonbak]], [[Daf]], [[Ney]], [[Zurna]], [[Tar (string instrument)]], [[Kamancheh]], and [[Setar]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://lianrecords.com/pgs/about_rpm.html |title=Lian Records |access-date=2006-03-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060118134918/http://lianrecords.com/pgs/about_rpm.html |archive-date=2006-01-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Due to the death of the [[mobed]]s, many Zoroastrian customs have been forgotten and only a few remain.
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