Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

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

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 character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

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