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 horror movie was accompanied by a soundtrack of keening voices, adding to the creepy atmosphere.

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

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.