Keening

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 marathon runner pushed through the pain with a keening determination, longing to cross the finish line.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

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

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the community gathered to mourn the loss of a prominent leader.