Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

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

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

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

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

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.