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;BATTLE MODE

:You and one other person play simplified charts of only three buttons each (the white, green, and yellow buttons on both sides of the controller), with the goal being to get the most points across three stages. Score enough points and you can unleash various ojamas at certain levels, with 4/MAX being the highest. Songs originally only had one set of Battle charts, but beginning with [[PnM_AC_8|pop'n music 8]], HYPER BATTLE charts were added. (Note that not all pop'n music songs, even in the latest games, have HYPER BATTLE charts.) This mode was not in [[PnM_CS_6|pop'n music 6 CS]], but it was present on all the PlayStation2 installments save [[PnM_CS_Best_Hits|pop'n music Best Hits!]]. [[PnM_CS_7|pop'n music 7 CS]] and [[PnM CS portable|pop'n music portable]] have only one set of BATTLE charts available. BATTLE charts do not appear in [[PnM CS portable 2|pop'n music portable 2]], the LONG songs in [[PnM_AC_9|pop'n music 9]], or the URA songs in [[PnM_AC_11|pop'n music 11]].

:An arcade mode where you can gather points determined by the difficulty level of the song (i.e. a level 13 song cleared will earn you 13 points), as well as using mods called ojamas. Netting points was also the ''only'' way in the earlier pop'n music arcade games with CHALLENGE MODE that let you play EX charts (via EXtra Stage). From pop'n musics [[PnM_AC_5|5]] through [[PnM_AC_7|7]], ojamas had to be set before you chose a song. (A maximum of two can be set.) Starting with [[PnM_AC_8| pop'n music 8]], though, ojamas are set ''after'' choosing a song. (This was also the first game to let you set a permanent ojama through the song, worth 1.5 times the usual amount.) In some (earlier) games, getting a certain amount of points unlocks the EXtra Stage or a special pic, though never both in the same round.

:An arcade mode that plays similar to CHALLENGE MODE, but has COOLs on the entire game. Certain ojamas can only be used in this mode, and the point requirements for an EXtra Stage are much, much higher.

:How many GOODs/GREATs/COOLs you have going before you get a BAD or miss a note. From pop'n musics [[PnM_AC_3|3]] through [[PnM_AC_6|6]], the combo was displayed in the top center of the screen. Starting with [[PnM_AC_7|pop'n music 7]], though, they are directly displayed above the border line of the individual note hit. Starting with [[PnM_AC_9|pop'n music 9]], the combo slowly fades out after a note is hit.

:A note that registers more accurate than a Great. First introduced in courses, but later spun off into its own mode in [[PnM_AC_13|pop'n music 13 カーニバル]] called "超CHALLENGEモード". COOLs can also be played in Free Mode in [[PnM_CS_14|pop'n music 14 FEVER! CS]]; scores with/without COOLs are stored separately. ([[PnM_CS_13|pop'n music 13 カーニバル CS]] lets you play with COOLs on in Free Mode, but doesn't display the scores in Records.) In [[PnM CS portable|pop'n music portable]], [[PnM CS portable 2|its sequel]], and [[PnM_AC_20|pop'n music 20 fantasia]] onwards, COOLs are ''always'' on.

:Prior to courses, there was a mode in [[PnM_AC_3|pop'n music 3]] which allowed you to play through three songs back-to-back with HYPER notecharts. This mode was never used again due to Hyper charts being added to the core game the following installment.

:An early arcade mode where your rival would throw at you certain mods/distractions throughout the song. EXCITE was removed in [[PnM_AC_5|pop'n music 5]], though some of the mods live on as ojamas in CHALLENGE MODE.

:EX is the name given to the fourth (and highest) difficulty level in the game, typically highlighted in red on the music select screen. EX(tra) stage is rewarded for passing three songs without fail & ranking a certain amount of points up in CHALLENGE MODE. Songs in this category tend to be much harder than their Hyper counterparts, ranging from Levels 29 to 50 (maximum). This mode was originally named because EX charts could ''only'' be played during through EXtra Stage. Starting with [[PnM_AC_8|pop'n music 8]], EX charts can be played in the arcade on any level after being unlocked. To unlock an EX chart in recent arcade games, you have to full combo the NORMAL chart, get a high score(?) on the HYPER chart, and then beat the EX on the EXtra Stage.

:A note that barely hits the lane. Prior to [[PnM AC Lapistoria|pop'n music ラピストリア]], a GOOD was only worth 20% the amount a GREAT is without COOLs on, and only 10% with. Currently, they're worth 40% the amount of a COOL.

:You hit the note perfectly/near perfectly, resulting in 100% possible score for that note without COOLs, and 50% with them on. As of [[PnM AC Lapistoria|pop'n music ラピストリア]], they're worth 70% the amount of a COOL.

:The name of a course in pop'n music (usually) containing the four hardest new songs in the game. It is often one of the final unlocks in any given pop'n music game. Since [[PnM_AC_8|pop'n music 8]], HELL courses have had exclusively EX charts in them. It is also the name of an ojama that punishes you severely for missing a note when activated. Courses, including HELL, were removed in [[PnM AC 18|pop'n music 18 せんごく列伝]], but was revived in [[PnM AC Lapistoria|pop'n music ラピストリア]].

:The rate a song's notes scroll - the higher the mod, the faster they descend. Originally only double speed was available, but speed mods were upgraded in [[PnM_AC_6|pop'n music 6]] with 3X and 4X, and in [[PnM_AC_9|pop'n music 9]] with the hidden 6X. (5X was eventually introduced in [[PnM_AC_11|pop'n music 11]], where it was also hidden. In addition, [[PnM_CS_9|pop'n music 9 CS]] had 8X, the only game to ever have that speed mod.) Starting with [[PnM_AC_15|pop'n music 15 ADVENTURE]], speed mods also come in increments of 0.5 up to 6X.

:Note that ojamas in CHALLENGE MODE set to a certain speed mod are compounded into the speed mod. For example, using a 2X ojama and turning on HU-SPEED 3 will result in a scrolling rate of 6X. Be careful!

;Long Version

:Longer versions of pre-existing pop'n music songs, ranging from 3 to 5 minutes long. Due to their length, a Long Version takes up 2 stages - except for the long version of [[Homesick Pt.2&3]]. All other Long Versions songs were removed in [[PnM_AC_16|pop'n music 16 PARTY♪]]. Long Version songs do not have Battle charts.

:The longest line of Cools/Greats/Goods in a song before you break your combo with a Miss or Bad.

:A term used by players for the small pop'n music controllers (sometimes derogatorily) for the PS/DC/PS2 games, originally black. The controller was completely redesigned (and re-colored white) for the release of [[PnM_CS_10|pop'n music 10 CS]]. Minis are also fully compatible with the PS2 IIDX games, even [[CS_USA|the US version]]; the two farthest left buttons are used for the turntable (the top being used for upwards, and the bottom for downwards).

;Navigate Mode

:Navigate Mode is a recently introduced mode in the pop'n music arcade games that lets you create a course based on a list of preferences (such as artist, level, genre and the mood of the song).

:An arcade mode where you play against two other players online, challenging each other for the highest scores in a song. Certain ojamas can be unlocked for play in this mode depending on your performance. In the PS2 installments, Taisen Mode is only playable against two CPU opponents, as the PS2 pop'n music games cannot go online.

;Normal

:Occasionally known as 9-Button / 9-Line / 9KEY, it is the lowest level default chart that uses all 9 buttons on the controller. It is usually highlighted in green in the games' song select screens. Difficulty levels range from 3 ([[Monde des songe]]) up to 30 ([[Yakankyou|夜間行]]). All songs in pop'n music have a Normal chart.

;Party Mode