Keening

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

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

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

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.