Which of the following Vedas is known as the ‘Veda of Music’?
Samaveda
The Samaveda is known as the ‘Veda of Music’, containing hymns meant to be sung during rituals.
The Atharvaveda, Rigveda and Yajurveda cover other subjects such as spells, hymns of praise, and sacrificial procedures respectively.
Hence, Samaveda is the correct answer.
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