Musical instrument
El tochacatl, tochácatl, toxacatl o toxácatl is a group of aerophone instruments, of Mexican origin, whose main characteristics are being aspired instead of blown and do not have conical but tube mouthpieces.
Prehispanic tochacatl was a straight, long rod. Afterwards, different forms and materials were adapted to the instrument.
References
- Atlas Cultural de México. Música. México: Grupo Editorial Planeta. 1988. ISBN 968-406-121-8.