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

As the funeral procession passed by, the sound of keening echoed through the streets.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.