Where has all my music I loaded onto itunes gone?

I updated itunes to the latest version a while ago and it's very confusing to understand.
All of my music I've loaded previously has disappeared and only my purchased items show in my library (with the icloud button).
I previously had 717 songs in my library.
Now it's down to 184.
All my 717 songs are on my iphone & ipad... but they don't show up on my computer.
And when I plug in my iphone and synch everything some of my latest purchases don't transfer..
Can anyone please help me and tell me where i've gone wrong?
I want to listen to my new songs on my iphone but they dont transfer over :'(

If you are signed in to iTunes 11 then an "empty" library lists your past purchases for you to stream or download.
Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
When you get it all working make a backup!
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library, or a backup of it, then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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Hello,
I would love to assist you with this issue!
This is a common issue with an easy fix, luckily enough for you! Open iTunes on your computer and click 'iTunes Store" then on the right hand side you will see a tab named "Purchased". (Different from your Purchased tab in your Library) Then, you should see all the music you have purchased on your account. You can then click download songs to download them.
If you have any other issues, please feel free to respond to this message and I will answer ASAP.
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