Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

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

The horror movie was accompanied by a soundtrack of keening voices, adding to the creepy atmosphere.

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

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.