Top Descriptors featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , megacollab A map with 8 or more associated mappers. , mapping contest An entry for a mapping contest. , bursts Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically 9 notes or less. , high sv Features prominent high slider velocity usage as a key part of map design. , gimmick Focused on a single unique design or gameplay idea. , messy Visually chaotic and intentionally disorganised patterns, often involving many overlaps and unequal visual spacing between objects. , high contrast Uses flashy ideas to follow changes in the music, creating stark differences between different sections of the song.