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 keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

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

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.