How do I import old iTunes music from back up drive into ML?

Hi,
I just PROPERLY installed Mountian Lion (most people out there having troubles with ML should make sure they did it properly), and so now I'd like to import? my music from my external hard drive/back up drive.  Can some one give me simple step by step instructions as to how to do this?
Thanks.

PS: It's backed up in the same style/format as iTunes 10 or 10.5.

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