Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening cry of the sirens warned us of the approaching storm.

The keening sound of sirens filled the air as the ambulance rushed through the city streets.

The keening howls of the wolves echoed through the forest, creating an eerie ambiance.

The keening wail of the sirens signaled the approach of a dangerous storm.

As darkness fell, the keening sound of the loons echoed across the tranquil lake.

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

The keening of the wind echoed through the desolate valley.