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 old graveyard was filled with the sound of keening voices as mourners gathered to pay their respects.

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

As the funeral procession passed by, the sound of keening echoed through the streets.