Keening

The keening sound of the ambulance pierced through the silence of the night.

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The old graveyard was filled with the sound of keening voices as mourners gathered to pay their respects.

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

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

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