Keening

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

The artist painted with a keening heart, yearning to capture the beauty of nature on the canvas.

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

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

The violinist played a sorrowful melody, evoking a keening tone from the instrument.

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