WHOLE library/IPOD WIPED out

I went to sync my ipod today, and noticed the 700 songs I have downloaded were GONE. They are wiped from my ipod, and my library. The only remaining songs are the ones I have purchased. Has anyone had this happen to them? Anyone know why this happened??

yes i just got my ipod nano 4gen 16gb and when i was traveling i uploaded music onto it and when i got home i uploaded music and i ahve igleast $300 worth in music on my own not only fron itunes but other places and when i went home and sync new music i lost all of my other music so if any one can figure this out plz let me know im not very plzed with this being my first ipod

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