Keening

The sound of keening pierced the silence of the night, a heartbreaking lament for the deceased.

Her keening wails echoed through the funeral hall, filled with sorrow.

The horror movie was accompanied by a soundtrack of keening voices, adding to the creepy atmosphere.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

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

The collective keening of the crowd created an atmosphere of deep sorrow and grief.