hemiola
Pronunciation: /hɛmiˈoʊlə/
The English word “hemiola” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἡμιόλιος (hēmiólios), "containing one and a half; half as much again; in the ratio of 3:2".
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