Keening

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

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

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

The piercing sound of keening could be heard from miles away, signaling the loss of a respected community leader.

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

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.