IPad won't let me sync music without replacing content

I just restored a new iPad from a backup on my computer. It recovered my settings, all my pics, & files beautifully except it didn't restore the music. So when I try to sync music now I get this message:
Are you sure you want to sync music? All existing content on the iPad “xxx's iPad” will be removed and replaced with songs and playlists from your iTunes library.
Any idea how to put the tunes back on my iPad without replacing the existing content?

If this is the very first time you've connected your iPhone to a computer, it will ask you if you want to set it up as new or restore a backup. If you set up as new, it won't erase anything, and will create a backup and allow you to sync

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