I can't sync my old iPod to my iTunes library has been transferred in iCloud

I have an old ipod (bought in 2007) which I've always sync'ed up to the itunes library on a PC without problem. After purchasing a Mac, forcing my old relic of PC in retirement, I've transferred my music library to iCloud.  While attempting to sync up my old ipod to the library that was transferred, the ipod only recognized the tunes that I had purchased over the last 5 years.  I'm not sure, but prior to attempting to resync my ipod, must I download the icloud matches first?  If so, how do I do this?  Thanks for your help!

Found it!  I need to download the tunes before synching.  First, highlight the tunes that you want downloaded then right click and hit "download".  Or, you could download the tunes individually by clicking on the cloud icon. Unfortunately, I no longer have my entire music library on my old standby ipod, but that's ok.  I'll just download my favourite playlists.

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