Moshing is often associated with heavy metal music and involves intensely dancing, pushing, and slamming one's body into others in a crowded space. Some synonyms for mosh include slam dancing, thrashing, and pit action. Slam dancing, similar to moshing, involves aggressive dancing in a group setting. Thrashing refers to quick, violent movements, usually done with music playing in the background. Pit action specifically refers to the area in the center of a mosh pit, where the most intense moshing and physical contact takes place. While these terms may have slightly different connotations, they are all related to a high-energy and chaotic style of dancing to loud music.