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;ALTERNATIVE RATE SYSTEM (ARS)
;ALTERNATIVE RATE SYSTEM (ARS)
:Introduced in [[AC SDVX III|GRAVITY WARS]], the gauge is a mix of both EXCESSIVE and EFFECTIVE rates. When the gauge is depleted, the gauge switches to the EFFECTIVE rate at a level as if it is active, instead of a TRACK CRASH.
:Introduced in [[AC SDVX III|GRAVITY WARS]], the gauge is a mix of both EXCESSIVE and EFFECTIVE rates. When the gauge is depleted, the gauge switches to the EFFECTIVE rate at a level as if it had always been active, instead of a TRACK CRASH.


;ANALOG Chain
;ANALOG Chain
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;BLASTER PASS
;BLASTER PASS
:An in-game purchasable item introduced in VIVID WAVE, simplifying the difficulty for BLASTER-related unlocks (BLASTER GATE, Ω DIMENSION and HEXA DIVER) within 24 hours after purchase.
:An in-game purchasable item introduced in VIVID WAVE, simplifying the difficulty for BLASTER-related unlocks (BLASTER GATE, Ω DIMENSION and HEXA DIVER) within 24 hours after purchase.
;BLASTER Start
:A game mode similar to STANDARD Start, but orientated for BLASTER-related unlocks. BLASTER Start guarantees two songs and may access EXTRACK if conditions are met.


;BLC
;BLC
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;CRITICAL
;CRITICAL
:A judgement that indicates perfect accuracy.
:A judgement that indicates perfect accuracy.
;EFFECT RADAR
:Introduced in [[AC SDVX EG|EXCEED GEAR]], the EFFECT RADAR is a graphic representation of different aspects of the song's difficulty.
;EFFECTIVE Rate
:The standard gauge which starts at 0% and have a clear threshold of 70% (in which the gauge turns from blue to pink and the background graphics will change). Failing to hit the threshold will result in a TRACK CRASH, and may be SAVED depending on the other player's performance or playing an easier song.


;EFFECTOR
;EFFECTOR
:An effector is a sound effect that varies across difficulties, which are produced whenever long FX notes are held, ANALOG chains being followed, or pressed with special FX chips. Various effects include Low-PassFilter, High-PassFilter, BitCLASHER, SideChain, ShortDelay, TapeScratch, WoBBLE and MashUp. Some effector may also produce gimmicks such as a Stop or tempo changes. The effector credits as "Effected By".
:An effector is a sound effect that varies across difficulties, which are produced whenever long FX notes are held, ANALOG chains being followed, or pressed with special FX chips. Various effects include Low-PassFilter, High-PassFilter, BitCLASHER, SideChain, ShortDelay, TapeScratch, WoBBLE and MashUp. Some effector may also produce gimmicks such as a Stop or tempo changes. The effector is credited as "Effected By".


;ERROR
;ERROR
:A judgement indicating that a note/chain has been missed. This judgement also breaks any chains.
:A judgement indicating that a note/chain has been missed. This judgement also breaks any chains.
;[[EX Score]]
:A mechanic originally appearing in beatmania and DanceDanceRevolution, introduced in EXCEED GEAR. S-CRITICAL are worth 5 points, CRITICAL are worth 4, NEAR are worth 2, and ANALOG/Long Chain CRITICALs are also worth 2. EX Score is only visible whenever S-CRITICAL is enabled.
;EXCEED
:The fourth level tier difficulty introduced in EXCEED GEAR, named after the subtitle. Unlike the first four difficulties introduced, EXCEED was not revealed as a difficulty at launch until the release of the game's Second Season. The notation is XCD and is colored cyan.


;EXHAUST
;EXHAUST
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;EXCESSIVE Rate
;EXCESSIVE Rate
:A HARD-gauge equivalent to the ones used in the beatmania IIDX series, it starts out at 100% and will trigger a TRACK CRASH if at any point the gauge is depleted.
:A HARD-gauge equivalent to the one used in the beatmania IIDX series, it starts out at 100% and will trigger a TRACK CRASH if at any point the gauge is depleted. When the gauge drops to 30%, the background graphics will change and the gauge turns blue. Clearing this using this rate is EXCESSIVE clear, which overlaps EFFECTIVE clear.


;FX
;FX
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;GRAVITY
;GRAVITY
:The fourth level tier difficulty introduced in GRAVITY WARS, named after the subtitle. The notation is GRV and is colored brown-orange. The level difficulty spans between 15 and 20.
:The fourth level tier difficulty introduced in GRAVITY WARS, named after the subtitle. The notation is GRV and is colored brown-orange. The level difficulty spans between 15 and 20 (not counting the April Fools' Day exclusive song [[GRACE-chan no chou~zetsu!! GRAVITY kouza w|グレイスちゃんの超～絶!!グラビティ講座w]], which is rated Level 1).


;HEAVENLY
;HEAVENLY
:The fourth level tier difficulty introduced in HEAVENLY HAVEN, named after the subtitle. Unlike the two difficulties introduced, HEAVENLY is introduced for returning songs with added charts, while newer songs feature MAXIMUM charts instead. The notation is HVN and is colored blue. The level difficulty spans between 16 to 19.
:The fourth level tier difficulty introduced in HEAVENLY HAVEN, named after the subtitle. Unlike the two difficulties introduced, HEAVENLY is introduced for returning songs with added charts, while newer songs feature MAXIMUM charts instead. The notation is HVN and is colored blue. The level difficulty spans between 16 to 19 (not counting the April Fools' Day exclusive song [[Maxima sensei no mankai!! HEAVENLY kouza|マキシマ先生の満開!!ヘヴンリー講座♥]], which is rated Level 1).


;HEXA DIVER
;HEXA DIVER
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:Much like many rhythm games, a jacket is an illustration that displays the song. Most songs may have a different jacket varying across difficulties, while some songs uses the same jacket. The jacket's name is credited in Illustrated by. In the Korean versions of the game, some jackets that display suggestive or explicit themes are censored by replacing those jackets into a generic jacket.
:Much like many rhythm games, a jacket is an illustration that displays the song. Most songs may have a different jacket varying across difficulties, while some songs uses the same jacket. The jacket's name is credited in Illustrated by. In the Korean versions of the game, some jackets that display suggestive or explicit themes are censored by replacing those jackets into a generic jacket.


;Ω Dimension
;LIGHT Start
:An EXTRACK-exclusive unlock system similar to BLASTER GATE. Songs from each batches (also called Phases) are shown to the player to choose from, and its difficulty, with higher difficulty having a higher BLASTER LEVEL. Clearing the song unlocks the charts for regular play (and any charts from lower difficulties if applicable), and also simplifying the BLASTER LEVEL. By clearing enough songs up to the highest difficulty, hidden songs are available for unlocking.
:The basic default game mode which primarily uses coins or PASELI to play the game. LIGHT Start has a SAVE function and can play up to three songs in a session. ALTERNATIVE RATE SYSTEM and S-CRITICAL are unavailable. When playing LIGHT Start, a level restriction will be in effect for the first two songs, with the maximum level playable tied on the highest SKILL ANALYZER Level obtained.


;MAXIMUM
;MAXIMUM
:The fourth tier of difficulty targeting for experts. Only new songs added after HEAVENLY HAVEN have this difficulty; they have a MXM notation colored black-white, and typically ranges from levels 16 to 20 with 14 being the lowest possible level.
:The fourth tier of difficulty targeting for experts. Only new songs added after HEAVENLY HAVEN have this difficulty; they have a MXM notation colored black-white, and typically ranges from levels 16 to 20 with 14 being the lowest possible level (not counting the April Fools' Day exclusive song [[Exceed kamen-chan no chotto issen wo exceed shita EXCEED kouza|エクシード仮面ちゃんのちょっと一線をえくしーどしたEXCEED講座]], which is rated Level 1).
 
;MEGAMIX
:A feature introduced in VIVID WAVE, whereas the player's song choices selected via the AUTOMATION PARADISE feature are converted into a medley fixed at 180 BPM. A variant of this mode introduced in EXCEED GEAR is MEGAMIX BATTLE, whereas two players each choose a set of five songs and compete head-to-head.


;MIRROR
;MIRROR
:A modifier that flips the song chart and swapping the ANALOG chain to another knob.
:A modifier that flips the song chart, including swapping all ANALOG Chains to the other knob.


;NEAR
;NEAR
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;NOVICE
;NOVICE
:The first tier of difficulty targeting for beginners. Its notation is NOV and colored blue-purple, and typically levels between 1 to 5, with its current highest Level being 8.  
:The first tier of difficulty targeting for beginners. Its notation is NOV and colored blue-purple, and typically levels between 1 to 5, with its current highest Level being 8.  
;Ω Dimension
:An EXTRACK-exclusive unlock system similar to BLASTER GATE. Songs from each batches (also called Phases) are shown to the player to choose from, and its difficulty, with higher difficulty having a higher BLASTER LEVEL. Clearing the song unlocks the charts for regular play (and any charts from lower difficulties if applicable), and also simplifying the BLASTER LEVEL. By clearing enough songs up to the highest difficulty, hidden songs are available for unlocking.


;PC
;PC
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;S-CRITICAL
;S-CRITICAL
:A judgement introduced in EXCEED GEAR, which has a stricter timing frame and produces a S-splash. It carries the same score as a CRITICAL, but with a different EX-SCORE (5 to 4).
:A judgement introduced in EXCEED GEAR, which has a stricter timing frame and produces a S-splash. It carries the same score as a CRITICAL, but with a different EX-SCORE (5 to 4).
;S-PUC
:A variant of PERFECT ULTIMATE CHAIN, when the player clears the song with all S-CRITICALs. However, the clear medal for a S-PUC is still a PERFECT ULTIMATE CHAIN. The splash screen denoting the distinction was added on February 9th, 2023 for Valkyrie model cabinets only.
;S-RANDOM
:A variant of the RANDOM modifier, where all chip notes are scrambled. It was initially added for a limited time from April 1st and 2nd, 2023 by typing S-RAN on the song search functionality, but it is available as a regular option from April 25th, 2023.
;SAVED
:A save function that veto a premature game over (when playing LIGHT START) if the player fails a TRACK. It will be triggered when an online matching player clears the song, or when a chart rated Level 7 or easier is played, whichever fulfill first. SAVED will not work when played on EXCESSIVE Rate or any mode other than LIGHT Start.


;SDVX Station
;SDVX Station
:An unlocking system whereas players can spend their PCB to INPUT their songs (i.e. unlocking songs for regular play). Some songs also require additional requirements to make the chart available for unlock. As of HEAVENLY HAVEN, this mode can now be used to obtain Appeal cards and unlocking some [[POLICY BREAK]] songs.
:An unlocking system whereas players can spend their PCB to INPUT their songs (i.e. unlocking songs for regular play). Some songs also require additional requirements to make the chart available for unlock. As of HEAVENLY HAVEN, this mode can now be used to obtain Appeal cards and unlocking some [[POLICY BREAK]] songs.


;SKILL ANALYZER
;[[SKILL ANALYZER]]
:A course-based mode where players played a three-song set using a special RATE called PERMISSIVE RATE. At any point the rate hits zero, it results in a TRACK CRASH, and only CRITICALs can recover said gauge. Neither MIRROR nor RANDOM can be used in the mode, and S-CRITICAL judgement is unavailable.
:A course-based mode where players played a three-song set using a special RATE called PERMISSIVE RATE. At any point the rate hits zero, it results in a TRACK CRASH, and only CRITICALs can recover said gauge. Neither MIRROR, RANDOM nor S-RANDOM can be used in the mode, and S-CRITICAL judgement is unavailable.


;SOUND VOLTEX FLOOR Contest
;SOUND VOLTEX FLOOR Contest
:An event of a themed song or illustration submission contest published by KONAMI, whereas any song entries can be submitted, be it an original composition, song remixes, or jacket designs. Note that these songs are classified as a FLOOR original, instead of a KONAMI original. Some contests, such as the [[KONAMI Arcade Championship]] originals, may also award songs of merit, with categories of Highest Excellence, Excellence and Prize, and these songs generally have higher difficulty levels.
:An event of a themed song or illustration submission contest published by KONAMI, whereas any song entries can be submitted, be it an original composition, song remixes, or jacket designs. Note that these songs are classified as a FLOOR original, instead of a KONAMI original. Some contests, such as the [[KONAMI Arcade Championship]] originals, may also award songs of merit, with categories of Highest Excellence, Excellence and Prize, and these songs generally have higher difficulty levels.
;STANDARD Start
:The premium default game mode which primarily uses PASELI to play the game (non-JAPANESE via more credits in-lieu of PASELI). STANDARD Start guarantees the player three TRACKS without a level restriction, may access EXTRACK and BLASTER game modes, and S-CRITICAL can be used.
;TSUMAMI
:A term used in the EFFECT RADAR, literally meaning "knob," representing the proportion of ANALOG Chains in the chart.


;TRACK
;TRACK
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;ULTIMATE CHAIN
;ULTIMATE CHAIN
:A full combo equivalent for rhythm games, when the player's clears the song without any ERRORs. Abbreviated as UC, it overlaps all other clears.
:A full combo equivalent for rhythm games, when the player's clears the song without any ERRORs. Abbreviated as UC, it overlaps all other clears.
;Valkyrie model
:A revised cabinet model first introduced in EXCEED GEAR, with added functionalities such as higher image quality, songs and game modes exclusive to this model, and the inclusion of a touchscreen panel where players can adjust settings or modifiers, or using other functionalities such as searching or sorting songs.


;VIVID
;VIVID
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