Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

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

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

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.