Which Veda is known as the book of melodies and chants?

AThe Rigveda

BThe Samveda ✓ Correct

CThe Atharvaveda

DThe Yajurveda

Correct answer: (B) The Samveda

Explanation

The Samaveda is known as the book of melodies and chants.

The Rigveda is the book of hymns of praise and not primarily of melody.

The Atharvaveda gathers spells and practical matter rather than chants.

The Yajurveda holds ritual formulas for sacrifice and not songs.

The Samaveda's verses were sung by the udgatri priests during rites.

Indian music traces part of its early roots to Samavedic chanting.

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