Keening

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

As the funeral procession passed by, the sound of keening echoed through the streets.