Student of Song Answer Sheet
(For use if you're struggling with the exams, no judgement)
 
History Test
Who was the leader of the Atmoran expedition to Skyrim? Answers:Ysgramor
 
Who was the leader of the Snow Elves during the Nordic-Falmer War? The Snow Prince
 
Which King of Skyrim relinquished all holdings in Atmora,proclaiming the people of Skyrim as independent?  Harald
 
Which claimant to the throne of Skyrim did the Crown of Verity reject? Asurn Ice-Breaker
 
What event lead to the founding of the Ebonheart Pact? The Second Akaviri invasion
 
What happened during the Red Year that gave the year that name? The Red Mountain erupted
 
 
Lyrics Test
 
Where was Ragnar the Red riding to in the song Ragnar the Red? Whiterun
 
What is the name of the shieldmaiden in the song Ragnar the Red? Matilda
 
Which song offers an archetype of what Nords should be? The Dragonborn Comes
 
True or false, the opening lyric of The Dragonborn Comes is“Our hero, our hero, wields the ancient Nord art?” False
 
The Age of Aggression is a song that favors which faction in the Civil War? The Empire
 
Toth the Age of Aggression and the Age of Oppression feature the lyric “And when Sovngarde beckons,” but how does the lyric end? Everyone of us dies
 
 
Historic Musical Instruments
 
What is the name of the Orsimer drum on display at the Bards College? King Thunder
 
Which instrument is said to have been swindled from Sheogorath by Callisos? Lodestone
 
Which instrument was the creation of the Khajit bard Eye-Fancy? 20-String Harp Lute
 
What culture does the harp Lilytongue originate from? Aldmeri
 
What purpose did the drum Sky-Talker serve? send messages to slaves during revolt
 
Which historic bard originally owned the Lute of Blue Longing? Gjaldred

Drum Oral
 
What wood type is best for drums? Hard wood
 
How many skins are part of a drum? Two
 
What should be applied to the drum’s wood monthly will helpto preserve the wood's strength and tone? Troll fat
 
True or false, heat can dry out a drum skin and cause shrinkage? True
 
According to Viarmo, where is rhythm born? Body
 
How many drum performance techniques are there? four
 
 
Flute Oral
 
What kind of instrument is a flute? woodwind
 
Which of the following is not a material used to make flutes? metal
 
True or false, heat is the greatest enemy of the flute? false
 
How often should a flute be dried? after every use
 
What is the flute an extension of? The breath
 
True or false, a bard should press down hard on the holes of a flute. False
 
 
Poetic Edda oral recitation
 
“It came to pass that our great lord Ysgramor, the Harbinger of us all, sat before an encampment fire. The crews of the Jorrvaskr, the
Fallowfire, and the Kaal Kaaz bade him eat, and boast, and drink.” For the boon members of the Five Hundred Companions were abroad in the land.
 
“Hail King Borgas, last son of Ysgramor. Last king of the Jagged Crown and traitor to Shor.” He cast out the Nord gods who protected our home
 
“this humble skald raises their voice to praise Shor’s Tongue.” From the shadow of King Borgas, a new light emerges, dishonor undone.
 
“sing the lament of the Red Mountain, the color of blood illspent. The sky is red as the survivors return to Skyrim while the sun dies.” The Devil tricked the Nords and Shor’s Heart was never seen.
 
 “Thirteenth in the line of Ysgramor who opened his fist, Released claim on Atmora and named Skyrim the Nord home.” First High King of Skyrim and diviner of our destiny, Haraldled us to war
 
 
 “Heads roll from the chopping block, Under the gaze of Skyrim’s High Queen.” Roleke herself holds the axe, And puts down those who rebel against her name.
 
 
Lute oral exam
 
What are the parts the shell of a lute is made of called? ribs
 
Which of these is not part of a lute? reed
 
True or false, cold is the ideal temperature to store a lute? False
 
How often should the strings of your lute cleaned? Daily
 
On which hand should you keep your nails short? Left
 
True or false, the lute is my favorite instrument? True