Top Descriptors featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , alt Colloquial term for maps which use rhythms that encourage the player to alternate notes. Typically distinct from burst or stream maps. , large circles Uses larger-than-usual circles. Typically refers to maps with circle sizes below 3. , circle only Restricts object choice to circles only. , grid snap Objects are placed along a square grid, typically using osu!'s in-built grid snap feature. , clean Visually uncluttered and organised patterns, often involving few overlaps and equal visual spacing between objects. , storyboard Contains a storyboard that enhances gameplay experience. , repetition Features the use of recognizable identical patterns or gameplay elements. , aim control Patterns with velocity or direction changes which strongly go against a player's natural movement pattern. , messy Visually chaotic and intentionally disorganised patterns, often involving many overlaps and unequal visual spacing between objects.