Keening

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

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.

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

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.