Can TC/TM backup AN External?

I want to move all my photos and music to an external HD.  Now, I have TC which I use for Time Machine to backup this MBP.  However, all photos and music will NOT be on the MBP, only an external.  So can TC or TM backup the actual external?  I dont want TM to backup TO the external but rather just backup what is on there?  I have seen some other discussions on this but thought I would bring it back up and see what I can do.  Thanks

Yes.....IF
1) The External drive is connected directly to the Mac
2) The external drive is formatted in Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
3) Backup of the external drive is enabled in Time Machine Preferences
Well all of these are Yes for me.  directly to MBP, formatted to OS, and how do I enable backup the external?

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