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.

As the funeral procession passed by, the mourners let out keening wails of grief, filling the air with a somber atmosphere.

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

The haunting melody of keening echoed through the ancient ruins, commemorating the souls who had departed.