Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The horror movie was accompanied by a soundtrack of keening voices, adding to the creepy atmosphere.

The abandoned graveyard was filled with the keening of the wind passing through the tombstones.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

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

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.