Etymology of the Latin word neuma
the Medieval Latin word neuma (neume, neum; prolonged group of notes sung to single syllable; prolonged, breathing notes in plainsong; plainsong notation signs; spirit)
derived from the Greek word pneuma, πνεῦμα (a current of air; breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit; (human) the rational soul, vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pneu-
derived from the Greek word pneo, πνέω (to breathe hard; breeze)