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 old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.

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