Should i delete music after i put it in itunes

when i download a song it shows up to my desktop and then i drag and drop it to itunes can i now delete the file on my desktop or do i keep it there? this is because my itunes music is 12-13gb but the storage says its 37 gb.i think this is becuase my computer is making copies of the music files but i dont know if i delte any please help. thank you

Open your Music folder and look for iTunes>iTunes Music>Music.  That folder should contain all music in iTunes.  If it is there, then you may delete what is on the desktop.
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