Electronic device and a method for controlling the same

An electronic device, comprising:

• an input unit configured to receive information generated by manipulating a key or a menu;
• a controller configured to execute an additional function according to the information received from the input unit;
• and
• a display unit configured to display an image associated with a control signal from the controller, wherein the controller is configured to, when a music playing function is selected while the additional function is executed, execute the music playing function and display a music control window on a predetermined area of a first screen on which the execution of the additional function is displayed, the music control window providing information associated with the selected music playing function, wherein the controller is configured to perform different types of control in response to input signals generated by touching the music control window and sliding a touch on the music control window in different directions, and wherein the controller is configured to change a color of a portion or whole of the music control window according to whether the music playing function is executed.