Keening

The keening sound of the ambulance pierced through the silence of the night.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

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

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 keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.