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== General terms ==

:''Also known as '''map''', '''file'''''

:Rhythm game level, created to reflect a song. The song itself is not the chart, and might have many charts across different [[#difficulty|difficulties]] and games.

:''Also known as '''mapper'''''

:Person who creates [[#chart|charts]].

:Unit part of a [[#chart|chart]], representing a part of the song. Notes need to be interacted with to complete the chart. Depending on the game, there can be various [[#Note types|note types]], which have the player do different actions.

:Mechanic present in some games, which requires [[#long-note|long notes]] to be released as soon as they end. If they are held over that point, a penalty is received, like reduced score or a combo break.

:(a) One of the possible charts for a song in a given game.

:(b) Subjective or calculated difficulty of a chart.

== Note types ==

:''Also known as '''note'''''

:Simply pressed and released once.

:''Also known as '''hold note''', '''LN'''''

:Held for a certain amount of time, usually represented by graphically making the note longer. Depending on the game, it might need to be released at a specific time too, see [[#release-timing|release timing]].

:''Also known as '''swipe'''''

:Swiped (usually on a touchscreen) in some direction, which might be specified, or up to the player.

::Has to be swiped either left or right.

::Has to be swiped either up or down.