Top Descriptors marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , chaotic Unpredictable map design, often testing unusual skillsets. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , variable timing Contains multiple timing points, usually required for songs not recorded to a metronome. , high contrast Uses flashy ideas to follow changes in the music, creating stark differences between different sections of the song. , featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , improvisation Uses patterns that do not correspond to sounds in the music, often using hitsounds to add sounds in. , finger control Uses complex applications of rhythms in order to test the player's tapping ability. , colorhax Features intentional use of combo colors aligning with the intensity, structure, or other traits of the song. Often used to create a more visually immersive experience. , messy Visually chaotic and intentionally disorganised patterns, often involving many overlaps and unequal visual spacing between objects.