IPod crashed. Need help gettin my songs back when computer will NOT sync with iPod

My iPod crashed and now I can't get all my music off iTunes to put back on my iPod, also I can't get my iPod and computer to sync. What should I do? I spent over $200 for a new 8 GB 4th gen.

Hi Ashley...
My iPod crashed
You need to restore your iPod before trying to sync with iTunes.
iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software
If the iPod won't show up under Devices left side of the iTunes window in the source list, try here > iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

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