Why does iTunes say there's an unknown error (-54) when i try to sync my iPhone 5c into my computer?

Everytime I try to sync my iPhone 5c onto my computer there's always a message that pops up and says there's an unknown error.  I have synced my iPhone to a new computer and have purchased new music on this computer.  I have previous music on my old computer which is still on my phone but i want that music off.  I just want to start over with the new music i got on this computer.  For some reason, the old music from my old computer won't show up on my new computer, but the old music shows up on my iPhone 5c.  I have no idea on how to delete the old songs.  My iPhone doesn't give me the option.  I'm thinking maybe the error has to do something with that. Any suggestions?

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