Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

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.

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