ITunes libraries are using too much space on my HD

My iMac HD has 250GB; I have two external HD with 1TB each. I'd like to make space on the iMac by putting those files on one of the externals. Is that going to be a problem? If I can do it, will it affect my Time Machine (meaning will the back up I have in the Time Machine eventually be erased with each successive back up)? Any hints or tips you have will be appreciated.
Thank ya much,

This knowledge base article has some good tips: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
"If your hard drive is nearly full after loading all your music and other media into iTunes, or if you just want to move all those music and media files to another hard drive on your system, here's a way to make the move while retaining all your playlists, ratings, and play history."

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