The piece uses a circular motive found throughout, and its original title was Loops. Rouse dismissed the title as bland and prosaic, but the Latin word "lupus" (wolf) came to mind, reminding him of how a wolf, when hunting, circles its prey.
The work uses a recurring circular pattern that is woven throughout, and it was initially titled Loops. Rouse found the title uninteresting and lacking in nuance, but the Latin word "lupus" (wolf) came to mind, reminding him of how a wolf, when pursuing, circles its quarry.