Unable to remove music files from iPhone

After Sync with itunes, there are some music files in my iPhone , that are not readable and are in grey color.
I think this happened after an incomplete sync process with itunes.
there is no delete option available for this files.
I tried removing/deleting these files by following options.
Sync by 'manually manage music & videos'
Removed all music files from itunes library and sync.
Clear music data using settings-general-usage-music
Restarted iphone.
None of these worked and these files are still there in my iPhone in grey color.
Please help me to clear these unwanted files.

Delete the items directly on the device.
iPhone/iPod touch: In the list type views swipe from right to left over the right hand side of an item (but keep away from the alphabet if it is showing down the edge of the window). A red delete button should appear, tap to remove the track.
iPad: In grid mode holding your finger down on an item for about a second will produce a black & white cross at the top left, touch this to delete.
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