Why is the Samaveda called the origin of Indian classical music?

It provides the earliest systematic use of seven musical notes (Swara) applied to Rigvedic verses.

Vedic Literature Structure

UPSC Archival Analysis

Atharvaveda deals with medicine, Rig Veda with hymns to gods, Yajurveda with ritual sacrifices, and Samaveda with musical chants.

Exam Year

1999

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_1999_179 Ref: Standard Educational Reference