The music of Egypt has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians credited one of their Gods Thoth with the invention of music; which Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilize the world.

The earliest material and representational evidence of Egyptian musical instruments dates to the Predynastic period; but the evidence is more securely attested in the Old Kingdom when harps; flutes and double clarinets were played. Percussion instruments; lyres and lutes were added to orchestras by the Middle Kingdom. Cymbals frequently accompanied music and dance; much as they still do in Egypt today.

Egyptian folk music; including the traditional Sufi dhikr rituals; are the closest contemporary music genre to ancient Egyptian music; having preserved many of its features; rhythms and instruments.