Top Descriptors distance snapped Uses osu's in-built distance snap feature for most/all of the map. , simple Accessible and straightforward map design. , download unavailable Cannot be downloaded from the osu! website, often due to a DMCA takedown notice. , clean Visually uncluttered and organised patterns, often involving few overlaps and equal visual spacing between objects. , bursts Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically 9 notes or less. , visually dense Contains patterns where the amount of visible notes makes determining note order and/or timing difficult. , flow aim Patterns with fully continuous cursor movement, usually due to a combination of wide angles and little time between objects. , streams Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically more than 9 notes. , alt Colloquial term for maps which use rhythms that encourage the player to alternate notes. Typically distinct from burst or stream maps. , difficulty spike Contains a sudden and significant increase in challenge within the map's gameplay.