Where does “teponazoani” come from?
teponazoani (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl teponāzoa, from Classical Nahuatl teponāztli — (it is) a slit drum; a hollow percussion instrument.
teponazoani (Classical Nahuatl): it is a teponāztli player; one who plays the drums
Definitions
- it is a teponāztli player; one who plays the drums
Ancestry of “teponazoani”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | teponāzoa | to play the teponaztli; to play the drums |
| 2 | Classical Nahuatl | teponāztli | (it is) a slit drum; a hollow percussion instrument |