Keening

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

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.