Top Descriptors mapping contest An entry for a mapping contest. , slider tech Tests uncommon skills involving sliders, such as heavy use of kicksliders or aim on complex slidershapes. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , aim control Patterns with velocity or direction changes which strongly go against a player's natural movement pattern. , spaced streams Streams with large spacing, typically ones where the notes don't overlap. , high contrast Uses flashy ideas to follow changes in the music, creating stark differences between different sections of the song. , slidershapes Uses a large variety of slider designs. , progression Contains a gradual advancement in difficulty or concept across the map. , avant-garde Employs boundary-pushing and experimental philosophies to map design, often foregoing gameplay and aesthetic conventions to extreme measures. , featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing