Listening to iPod nano while recharging?

Hi everyone.
I have my iPod nano connected to a set of speakers in my office.
When I need to recharge it, I connect it via the USB port to my PC (no iTunes installed) in my office.
My question is:
if the iPod is playing music while connected to the USB port for recharging, will it use power from the battery?
thanks

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