Top Descriptors featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , jump aim Focuses heavily on jumps, i.e. circles spaced far apart that require the player to move towards, slow down to hit, then speed up to move towards the next object. , difficulty spike Contains a sudden and significant increase in challenge within the map's gameplay. , marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , improvisation Uses patterns that do not correspond to sounds in the music, often using hitsounds to add sounds in. , variable timing Contains multiple timing points, usually required for songs not recorded to a metronome. , simple Accessible and straightforward map design. , bursts Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically 9 notes or less. , clean Visually uncluttered and organised patterns, often involving few overlaps and equal visual spacing between objects. , chaotic Unpredictable map design, often testing unusual skillsets.