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 whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

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

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

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

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.