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. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , aimslop Refers to a wave of aim farm maps, coinciding with less strict ranking standards circa 2024, characterised by highly optimised aim patterns, simple rhythm and occasional embrace of cross-screen aim. , simple Accessible and straightforward map design. , 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. , sharp aim Patterns with heavy use of sharp angle movement, either between circles or into sliders. , variable timing Contains multiple timing points, usually required for songs not recorded to a metronome. , bursts Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically 9 notes or less.