Keening

The keening notes of the bagpipes resonated through the air during the memorial ceremony.

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

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

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.