Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

The keening notes of the bagpipes resonated through the air during the memorial ceremony.

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

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

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