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

As the funeral procession passed by, the mourners let out keening wails of grief, filling the air with a somber atmosphere.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.