Keening

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

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.

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

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

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