Keening

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

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

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

As the funeral procession passed by, the sound of keening echoed through the streets.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the community gathered to mourn the loss of a prominent leader.