Keening

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

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

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

The village came together to perform the age-old keening ritual, a poignant tribute to their departed elders.

The ancient ritual involved keening to honor the spirits of the ancestors.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.