Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.