Where does “teponaztli” come from?
teponaztli (English) comes from Classical Nahuatl teponāztli — (it is) a slit drum; a hollow percussion instrument.
teponaztli (English): A type of slit drum used in central Mexico by the Aztecs and related cultures
Definitions
- A type of slit drum used in central Mexico by the Aztecs and related cultures
Ancestry of “teponaztli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | teponāztli | (it is) a slit drum; a hollow percussion instrument |