Top Descriptors marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , precision Colloquial term for maps which require fine, precise movement to aim correctly. Typically refers to maps with circle sizes above and including 6. , featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , old-style revival Emulates a style closely associated with early mapping, typically to pay homage or invoke nostalgia. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , difficulty spike Contains a sudden and significant increase in challenge within the map's gameplay. , high contrast Uses flashy ideas to follow changes in the music, creating stark differences between different sections of the song. , streams Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically more than 9 notes. , symmetrical Employs symmetry within the map design, often mirroring elements along the horizontal centreline. , improvisation Uses patterns that do not correspond to sounds in the music, often using hitsounds to add sounds in.