ululating

/ˈʌl.jʊ.leɪt.ɪŋ/

VERB

1. To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy

To produce a long, loud, wavering cry or howl expressing grief, mourning, joy, or celebration.

Producing loud, sustained, wavering cries or howls that may express grief, sorrow, or intense emotion.

The eerie sounds of ululating echoed through the ancient caverns.
The mysterious ceremony filled the night air with the haunting melody of ululating voices.

Producing loud, wavering vocal cries as an expression of happiness, excitement, or communal celebration.

In the distance, a group of nomads could be heard ululating to celebrate their victory.
As the ritual reached its climax, the priestesses began ululating in unison.

VERB

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

Producing repeated sharp, shrill, or high-pitched vocal sounds, often with considerable volume and intensity.

Lost in the dense jungle, the explorers were startled by the distant ululating of an unknown tribe.