Top Descriptors marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , storyboard Contains a storyboard that enhances gameplay experience. , 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. , messy Visually chaotic and intentionally disorganised patterns, often involving many overlaps and unequal visual spacing between objects. , bursts Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically 9 notes or less. , simple Accessible and straightforward map design. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , alt Colloquial term for maps which use rhythms that encourage the player to alternate notes. Typically distinct from burst or stream maps. , flow aim Patterns with fully continuous cursor movement, usually due to a combination of wide angles and little time between objects.