Keening

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

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening cry of the sirens warned us of the approaching storm.

The keening sound of sirens filled the air as the ambulance rushed through the city streets.

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The keening wail of the sirens signaled the approach of a dangerous storm.

The old graveyard was filled with the sound of keening voices as mourners gathered to pay their respects.