Keening

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

The old woman's keening pierced the night as she grieved the passing of her only son.

The women of the village gathered to keening when they heard the news of the shipwreck.

The sound of keening echoed through the empty halls of the castle.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.