Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

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

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

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

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.