Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

As the funeral procession passed by, the sound of keening echoed through the streets.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

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