Keening

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

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

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The abandoned graveyard was filled with the keening of the wind passing through the tombstones.

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.