ululate

/ˈʌl.jʊˌleɪt/

VERB

1. To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy

To produce a long, loud, wavering cry or howl expressing strong emotions such as grief, mourning, celebration, or excitement.

To make prolonged, mournful cries or wails to express sorrow, grief, or lamentation, especially during mourning rituals.

In some cultures, people traditionally ululate during moments of mourning to express grief.

To produce loud, high-pitched, wavering cries as an expression of happiness, excitement, or communal celebration.

The women gathered to celebrate the victory and began to ululate in joyous unison.
As the music crescendoed, the crowd couldn't help but ululate in excitement, creating a lively atmosphere.

To produce a prolonged, loud, wavering howl or cry resembling the vocalizations of wolves or other animals.

The eerie sound of wolves echoed through the night, causing them to ululate in a haunting chorus.

VERB

To make a succession of loud, high-pitched, piercing vocal sounds that continue for an extended period.

To emit a series of sharp, shrill, or high-pitched cries, often loudly and repeatedly.

As the tribal ceremony reached its peak, the participants started to ululate to honor their ancestors.