Keening

The haunting keening of the wind through the trees added to the eerie atmosphere of the haunted house.

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 eerie keening of the ghostly apparition sent shivers down their spines.

The old house was rumored to be haunted, with ghostly keening heard at night.

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

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