Top Descriptors marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , streams Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically more than 9 notes. , featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , storyboard Contains a storyboard that enhances gameplay experience. , stamina Tests a player's ability to tap dense rhythms over long periods of time. , variable timing Contains multiple timing points, usually required for songs not recorded to a metronome. , alt Colloquial term for maps which use rhythms that encourage the player to alternate notes. Typically distinct from burst or stream maps.