Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The keening sound of the ambulance siren signaled a tragedy unfolding on the streets.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

The distant keening of the siren warned of an approaching storm.

The keening sound of the ambulance siren pierced through the busy city streets.

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.