Top Descriptors 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 , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , difficulty spike Contains a sudden and significant increase in challenge within the map's gameplay. , chaotic Unpredictable map design, often testing unusual skillsets. , slidershapes Uses a large variety of slider designs. , bursts Patterns requiring continuous movement and alternating, typically 9 notes or less. , complex sv Features large changes in slider velocity. , avant-garde Employs boundary-pushing and experimental philosophies to map design, often foregoing gameplay and aesthetic conventions to extreme measures.