Keening

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

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

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

The haunting melody of keening echoed through the ancient ruins, commemorating the souls who had departed.