Keening

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

The old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

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

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

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

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