Keening

The abandoned puppy let out a keening howl, desperately yearning for someone to rescue it.

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

The wounded animal emitted a keening cry, pleading for help.

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

The keening howls of the wolf pierced the silence of the night.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.