Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The keening sound of the ambulance siren signaled a tragedy unfolding on the streets.

The old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

The distant keening of the siren warned of an approaching storm.

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

The keening sound of the ambulance siren pierced through the busy city streets.