Swan Song (phrase)

Swan Song (phrase)

Swan Song is a phrase in the English language meaning "a final, best performance." This can relate to the final showing of a song or stage play, or the last time for a musician or actor to play in front of a live audience.

Origins

The origins are unknown, but it seems to derive from legends. In nature, swans do not actually create many sounds, but through legends, it is believed that swans make a final, beautiful song before they die.

References

"The Bathroom Reader", Copyright (c) 1988, by The Bathroom Readers' Institute.


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