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

The keening of mourners echoed through the somber church as they bid farewell to their beloved pastor.

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

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.