Keening

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

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

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

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