Keening

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

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