Keening

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

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

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the people paid their respects to the fallen soldiers.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.