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

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

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