Keening

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

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

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

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

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

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