Keening

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

The howling wind created a keening sound as it swept through the narrow alleyways.

The keening odor of a skunk made everyone hold their breath as they passed by.

The eerie silence of the forest was broken only by the keening call of a distant owl.

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

The eagle soared in the sky, keening its majestic call.