Keening

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.

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

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.