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 mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

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

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the community gathered to mourn the loss of a prominent leader.

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.