Keening

The mournful sound of keening filled the air as the funeral procession made its way to the cemetery.

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

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.