Keening

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

The keening notes of the bagpipes resonated through the air during the memorial ceremony.

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.

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

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.