Do I need an Apple Music subscription to continue to use songs in my iTunes library?

The answer provided links to a page that says you DO need a subscription:

First, check these things

• Are all of your devices connected to the internet?
• Do you have an active subscription to Apple Music?
• Are all of your devices signed in with the same Apple ID that you use with your Apple Music subscription?
• Is Sync Library turned on for all of your devices?

I am looking at the the support article "If songs are missing from your music library after you turn on Sync library."

See -> If songs are missing from your music library after you turn on Sync Library

If songs are missing from your music library after you turn on Sync Library – Apple Support (UK)

Is an Apple music subscription now required?

No, an Apple music subscription not required.

I don't subscribe to Apple Music here either.