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Okay I've searched a few pages from the forums and haven't found any posts closely related to my questions so I apologize if this is redundant but I have to ask.

I just switched to using iCloud for backups (iTunes via wifi just isn't practical since I let my computer go to sleep after 10 mins of non use) so my question is this:
If I add music to iTunes, using my PC, that I did NOT purchase, will it sync to my iPhone via iCloud?
I'm pretty sure it doesn't but I had to ask.
From my understanding the only way it will is if I subscribe to iTunes match, is that correct?
Otherwise, the only way new music will sync wirelessly, is if I purchase it through iTunes?

I feel sorry for the people that aren't tech savvy trying to figure out iCloud, it can be very confusing.