Where are my iTune Playlists on my iPod?

I'm unclear on the concept.
I have set up Playlists on my iTunes account. They apparently sync with my iPod because while my iPod is still connected to iTunes, and I roll down the triangle, I can see all the Playlists listed. However, I can't find the Playlist name on my iPod.
Example: I set up a Playlist called "guitar mix." I see it on my iTunes, on the iPod listing when connected to iTunes, but I can't find it on my actual iPod.
What am I not getting

I had a similar problem, couldn't find my Playlists on my iPod Classic.
However I did find the solution quite easily. My iPod simply wasn't setup to show Playlists (and some other features)
In the Settings menu go to Main Menu and select Music scroll down to Playlists and select by clicking the centre button. This will put a check mark beside it.
Now go back out to your Top Menu and it should be listed there. Click on it and all your iTunes Playlists should be listed there (hopefully!).
I hope this helps.

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