hemiola Meaning & Definition
/hɛmiˈoʊlə/
What Does Hemiola Mean?
Hemiola is used as a noun meaning The articulation of two bars in triple time as if they were three bars in duple time.
Quick Facts About Hemiola
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /hɛmiˈoʊlə/ |
| Plural | hemiolas |
Hemiola Definition (Noun)
- The articulation of two bars in triple time as if they were three bars in duple time.
Synonyms of Hemiola
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Hemiola synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hemiola (plural hemiolas)
Origin of Hemiola
Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἡμιόλιος (hēmiólios), "containing one and a half; half as much again; in the ratio of 3:2".