Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

The keening notes of the bagpipes resonated through the air during the memorial ceremony.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.