Keening

The haunting keening of the wind through the trees added to the eerie atmosphere of the haunted house.

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

The artist painted with a keening heart, yearning to capture the beauty of nature on the canvas.

The old house was rumored to be haunted, with ghostly keening heard at night.

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

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The violinist played a sorrowful melody, evoking a keening tone from the instrument.