Goths have their own music, fashion, literature, and lifestyle. Their clothing is black as is their lipstick and nail polish. They tend to look somewhat vampirish with pale skin and haunted eyes. Crushed velvet, black lace and leather are part of the goth appearance. Gothic music, also called Dark Wave, sounds kind of like synth-pop or heavy metal slowed down to a more depressing pace.
Lyrics are dark and the bands' names are image provoking.
It is often classified with industrial and rave music. Actually most goths aren't all that depressed. They revel in appearing dark and depressed but together they have a lot of fun. They enjoy their outsider reputation. They mostly have a sense of humor.