Removing iTunes files

I have a MacBookAir that I would like to remove iTunes music files, but do not want to harm things. I use my MacBookPro to load my iPhone5 and never use the MBA. All MBP files are the only ones used and they are backed up to an external HD.
Can I removed these files from the MBA without damaging future use?
- iTunes Media
- iTunes Library.itl
- iTunes Library Extras.itdb
- iTunes Music Library.xml
- iTunes Library Genius.itdb
- Previous iTunes Libraries
My music on the MBA is now up to 75% of the SSD and I need to clear space. Since I use the MPB and iPhone5 to listen to music I want to try and clear out some of the SSD on the MBA. However, I do not want to remove things that operate iTunes.
Thanks for any help.

Yes. Nothing in your home folder is necessary for iTunes or the OS to run.
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