Does Time Machine also back-up iPhoto/iTunes libraries?

I'd like to do a complete reset of my Macbook Pro, in order to get him faster.
I have a LaCie Hard Disc. Will my iPhoto and iTunes librairies also be backed up when I do a back-up with Time Machine?
When I re-installate my mac, and then I put the back-up from the LaCie back, will everything be recovered?
I want to make sure that I don't lose anything.

https://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
As you will see, the above states:
Time Machine automatically backs up your entire Mac, including system files, applications, accounts, preferences, email messages, music, photos, movies, and documents.
If you happen to be running any anti-virus or cleanup programs, get rid of them as they will be the main culprit in slowing down your Mac!  Indeed, if you ARE running any of these, delete them first and see how your Mac runs before resorting to a reinstall of OSX.

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