Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

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

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

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.