ICloud – Is iTunes uploading the music to the “cloud”

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I notice that in my iTunes there is a blue cloud icon next to some of my music, for example:

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Does this mean Apple is uploading my personal music to "the cloud"? (Normally I load music only via CD-ROMs that I have bought). If so, how can I stop it from doing that?

Best Answer

No, it means that song is available for download from the "cloud" to your local drive: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203564