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

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

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.