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Sama-Veda

Sama-Veda

9.9
One of the four Hindu Vedas, a collection of sacred songs and chants used in rituals
  • noun
  • /ˈsɑːməˈveɪdə/
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  • Scholars often compare the Sama-Veda with the Rig-Veda for insights into early Indian musical traditions.

Examples

  • Scholars often compare the Sama-Veda with the Rig-Veda to study early Indian music.

  • The Sama-Veda contains many hymns that are sung during important Hindu ceremonies.

  • He spent years studying the Sama-Veda and learning its traditional melodies.

  • The Sama-Veda is known for its musical chants.

  • Many scholars study the Sama-Veda for its rich history.

  • He spent years studying the Sama-Veda and learning its traditional melodies used in rituals.

  • The Sama-Veda contains many hymns specifically meant for chanting during Hindu ceremonies.

Synonyms

Samaveda
vsSama-Veda
  • Literature
9.9

One of the four holy Hindu books of songs and chants used in ancient rituals

has identical meaning but is written with different capitalization or spacing

Surface Forms

Sama-Veda singular
Sama-Vedas plural

Etymology

The word Sama-Veda comes from Sanskrit words sama 'song' and veda 'knowledge'. So it is the 'knowledge of songs' and is a collection of hymns and melodies meant to be sung in religious rituals.