Keening

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

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

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

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

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.