Keening

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

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

The keening of mourners echoed through the somber church as they bid farewell to their beloved pastor.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.