Syncing iPad 2 to iTunes

When I sync my iPad 2 to iTunes (latest version) it keeps saying 'Finishing sync' and it never ends. How can I fix this?

In followup.  I tried syncing several times, still no music. I then changed the usb connection to the back of the computer, closed firewall and antivirus software. Sync went rapidly and now my music is back on the IPod app. One of the three (or all three) changes stopped the interference with the syncing. Will see what happens next time.

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