Keening

The mournful sound of keening filled the air as the funeral procession made its way to the cemetery.

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

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

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.