Keening

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

As the casket was lowered into the ground, the mourners erupted in heart-wrenching keening, expressing their sorrow.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.