Keening

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

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

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

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.

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