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 old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

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

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

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.

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

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