Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The abandoned house stood in the distance, its broken windows and overgrown garden giving it a keening presence.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

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

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.

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