Keening

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

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

The keening sound of the ambulance siren signaled a tragedy unfolding on the streets.

The distant keening of the siren warned of an approaching storm.

The keening sound of the ambulance siren pierced through the busy city streets.

The keening aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.